Media Release
Riyadh, Dec 8: The Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh marked the beginning of Advent season with a grand Christmas Bash combined with the felicitation of Pramila Rodrigues and the release of debut Konkani music album “Ashellon" by Roshan Rodrigues the Voice of Arabia fame in Jaww Jerry Mary Farm House on Friday Deecember 5,2014.
The function commenced with prayer led by Alfred Fernandes, Word of God was read by Pramila Rodrigues, Prayer of the Faithful were read by Mary Dsouza, Nita Vas, Vinitha Nazareth, Sunitha Menezes and Simon Fernandes. The beautiful Christmas message was put across by Marcel D'Cunha to the gathering.
AKR President Arun D'Souza welcomes the entire guest and thanks to our well-wishers Anil and Flossy Albuqurque, Kevin and Mueral Nazareth, Alphons Lasrado, Allan and Carol D’Souza, Vincent Sequeira, Guest Pramila and Richard Rodrigues and Roshan Rodrigues. In his speech he expressed that in GVOM we proved that Saudi can do it and Pramila has done. Secondly our Voice of Arabia fame Roshans dream comes true with his debut album ‘Ashellon’ in association with Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh. Ashellon is now super hit! the credit goes to Entire team Ashellon for their hard work. Special thanks to Gerald D’Souza (Jerry Mary) for providing such a beautiful place.
The program commenced with delicious lunch which was followed by the felicitation of Pramila Rodrigues, second runner up of GVOM 4 which was held on November 7,2014 at Muscat. Mueral and Kevin Nazareth along with Arun D'Souza honoured her with a shawl and a floral bouquet.
Pramila thanked to Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh for approaching in her milestone and for the support.
On this auspicious day Arun D'Souza, Pramila Rodrigues along with Vincent Sequeira, Kevin and Mueral Nazareth and Allen and Carol D'Souza released Roshan Rodrigues debut Konkani music album "Ashellon" in Riyadh. The music album is co sponsored and promoted by Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh in its Endeavour to promote Konkani music and talent.
Roshan Rodrigues was also felicitated by Kevin and Mueral Nazareth and Arun D'Souza on being elected as the President of the NRI forum Karnataka in Jeddah.
Roshan Rodrigues expressed his happiness while launching this Music album and appreciated everyone who supported this great project. Especially he pointed Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh, a social group who are working for Konkani culture and Community who gave full support to creation of this album. He dint forget to thank musician Loy Valentine Saldanha and Entire team Asellon.
Carol and Allen D'Souza along with the team were honored on stage for winning “The Best Hygienic Stall " award at the cooking competition organized by Karavali Welfare Association held on 7th November in Riyadh.
Robert Saldanha a well-wisher felicitated for his end over service to The Kingdom and honoured with floral bouquet by AKR PRO Gerald D’Souza Mudarangadi.
Pramila Rodrigues mesmerized the gathering by singing her award winning number "Tunch eklo puro maka" from GVOM finals. This was followed by Roshan Rodrigues who sang the title song 'Ashellon' from his newly released album. Later on the duo enthralled the guests by singing a number from Roshan's album.
Ho ho ho!! Just as one thought! True to the spirit of Christmas Santa's visit was indeed a surprise for everybody. The children ushered Santa into the venue singing Christmas Carols. The joy of Christmas was clearly visible in everyone's eyes. Santa cut the Christmas cake together with the children and doubled their joy and excitement. Delicious cake was served to all the guests at the venue.
Roshan Lobo, Bondel eloquently compared the whole event while Carol D'Souza conducted the games and kept the gathering entertained and thrilled. Housie Housie was conducted by Marcel D'Cunha who pumped up the laughter quotient by his hilarious jokes in between the game. DJ by Jaison Cardoza. Stage set by Franky D’Souza, Kiran D’Souza and Ganesh Bangera.