Media Release

Doha, Dec 16: Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar ushered in the spirit of Christmas with the Children’s Christmas party that was organized on Thursday, December 12 at Al Jazeera Academy Hall.

In a place where there are few Christmas activities, this children’s celebration was like a breath of fresh air as the whole atmosphere was in a festive mood decorated with christmas tree, crib, star and christmas colours.

Ninety children of the club, in the age groups of 0 to sixteen years, attended the party and shared in the joy, celebration and gifts from Santa Claus.

The evening began with a prayer by Gina Noronha, president Sunil D'Silva welcomed the children, all dressed in red. Shalini Monteiro delivered a meaningful Christmas message. 

The children's choir sang Christmas carols while Emelita Martis played the music on keyboard for them and ushered in the spirit of Christmas  The evening program was emceed by young and enthusiastic Melissa Crasto.

Games such as lucky Santa’s cap, fixing the nose of reindeer, Christmas tongue twisters and spot prizes were conducted for children who enjoyed their evening to the fullest in the group of their friends. The highlight of the evening was the appearance of Santa Claus who danced and sang with the children and gave away sweets.

President and Excom members along with children cut a Christmas cake.  Goodies and Christmas souvenirs were distributed to all the children along with snacks. Cultural secretary Riana Pinto gave away the prizes to the winners.

MCC expressed its gratitude to the sponsors Wilfred Fernandes for the cake, Cyril D’Cunha for the  Christmas goodies and volunteers Lona Pinto, William Lobo, Glylon Rodrigues and others who were instrumental in bringing in the Christmas cheer and putting a smile on the faces of the little children.