News: Karishma Vas
Pics: Darryl & Ashley
UAE, Nov 30: Kulshekar Friends, UAE, on Friday, November 27 organized the fourth annual fun-filled get-together at Zabeel Park. Kulshekarites came in large numbers for the programme. They were very keen to take part in all events of the day.
Cliferd Rodricks, from Kulshekar Friends, UAE welcomed the gathering. The event began with invocation. Calisha Noronha led the gathering into prayer.
Thereafter, it was pure entertainment with some lucky games, group games and spot games. There was a flood of games flowing in sequence like lucky person game, SMS game, raffle draws, frog race, logo games, potato race, housie-housie etc. Traditional Mangalorean games like lagori, tug of war and breaking the pot were the main attractions of the day. The children, youth and elders were all engrossed in the fun filled activities. There were a number of spot games which fetched handsome prizes to the winners.
Leslie Noronha honoured all the sponsors for their relentless support towards the event. Ramcy Fernandes was felicitated for his outstanding achievement and dedication towards Konkani community.
The programme was ably compered by Carol D’souza, Rajesh Sequeira and Karishma Vas. Ashlyn D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks. All the committee members were given special thanks as their weeks of preparation and hard word culminated in the successful celebration. The organizers also thanks all those who were present for this event. The presence of Kulshekarites made this day memorable.
The sportive spirit among all the members helped in adding more charm to this event. It was a well conceptualized event, which ended on a happy note. Special goodies for children (Santa had arrived!) and also family takeaways (donated by generous sponsors) were distributed. Everyone went home with gifts, smiles, new friends and rich memories.
The hard work put in by the committee members was appreciated by everyone present for the programme.