Media Release

London, Sep 11: UK Konkans celebrated Nativity of Blessed Virgin on 8 September 2007 with mass in Konkani.  

Children and adults joined the procession from inside the church to the Grotto to offer flowers to the Blessed Mother.  
Fr. Pius Pinto offered the mass in Konkani soon after during which he blessed the new harvest.

The celebration was joined by both Mangalorean and Goan community, bringing the crowd to around 200.

UK Konkans members and friends joined to sing Konkani Hymns during the mass.  The choir was directed by Stanislaus Mendonca, while Melosa D’Souza played the music.

The mass was followed by blessing of the new corn which was served with milk to the attendees.

 
Home made food with a variety of vegetables was served for every one present.  Vorn was served as desert; bringing to mind the age old tradition followed in our homes in Mangalore.
 
Light entertainment in the form of music, bingo (housie) and baila was organised.

This was the first time UK Konkans celebrated this feast.  The organizing committee expressed its thankfulness to every one who made it to the celebration; and to those who made this event a grand success.

For more information and photos, please log on to http://www.ukkonkans.com/

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