Report : Lavina DSa
Photos : Joachim D Souza
Daijiworld Media Network
Muscat, Aug 30 : Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish, Ruwi, began its 25th year under the dynamic leadership of Dilip Correa who took charge as the President, on the inaugural Day held on 26th August 2016.
The grand celebrations began with a high mass celebrated in Konkani with great grandeur by Fr. Marian Miranda, who is also the Spiritual Director of the community, MCCP. The homily delivered by the Spiritual Director was very apt for the great beginning through which Fr. Marian addressed the gathering on the humility in our service to the community. The konkani choir for the mass conducted under the guidance of Apolinaris Dsouza was very divine and added to the spirituality of the high mass.
The inaugural day marked the beginning of a glorious year and was a very eventful day packed which was with entertainment and aimed at bringing to light the various talents in the Konkani community in the Sultanate of Oman. The vibrant Executive team for the 25th year has worked very meticulously for putting up this cultural extravaganza and program, the packed hall with a record breaking presence of audience, reflected their hard work in bringing the whole community together. The cultural program was held in the Ruwi Church parish hall, which was beautifully decorated in blue and silver by Lancy Lobo and his team.
Parameshwara the legendary MCCP anthem composed by Ozwald D’ Souza and Walter Monteiro marked the beginning of the cultural programme. The melodious voice of the children - Alston Moras, Megan Dsouza, Lenita Lobo, Melita Rodrigues, Neil Castelino, Gail Castelino, Ashwitha Aranha, Clive Austin Danti, Sharon Tyana Menezes, Liza Dsa, Ralitsa Correa filled the hall. Dale Dantis accompanied with the Keyboard. The Parameshwara song was monitored and directed by Monica Dantis and Apolinaris D souza.
This year being the Year of Mercy, “Prodigal son” the enactment of the biblical parable added a spiritual message to the audience. The play was enacted by Walter Mendonca, Deepak Dsouza, Lancy Lobo, Sunil D’souza, Flavy D’souza, Peter Serrao, Clifford Castelino, Naveen Sequeira, Merlin Sequeira, Cyril Britto, Rakesh Cohello and Lancy Saldanha and directed by Deepak Dsouza and Walter Mendonca.
Clarence Pinto, a very well-known Konkani activist and compere par excellence compeered the whole event with his great talent and eloquence in speech. He welcomed the audience to the grand Inaugural function.
Clarence Pinto introduced to the audience the newly elected 25th President of MCCP, as well MCCP’s Silver Jubilee celebration - Dilip David Correa. Dilip David Correa, a prominent name in the Konkani community in Oman, a devoted Toastmaster, a well known writer, married to Sandra Correa.
Dilip Correa then honored the Spiritual Director Fr. Marian Miranda and the Chief Guest of the Silver Jubilee Celebration – Ms. Eulalia Pinto, from Omantel, with a floral Bouquet.
Introduction of the profiles of the Executive committee for the Silver Jubilee year was done by the President, Dilip Correa.The team for the 25thYear consistsof:
President : Dilip David Correa
Vice President Sports and Finance : Jessie Vivian Pereira
Vice President Cultural, Spiritual and Community Services : Lavina D’sa
General Secretary : Melita Sheela Alva
Honorary Treasurer : Ashok Kiran Pinto
Internal Auditor : Victoria Trecilla Menezes
Cultural Secretary : Jason Cardoza
Sports Secretary : Lynel Lobo
Spiritual Secretary : Naveen Francies Mascarenhas
Community Services Secretary : Sachin Joy Steevan Lobo
The executive committee along with Fr. Marian Miranda then lighted a beautiful 25th year lamp which was specially prepared for the occasion and had 25 lamps placed on it. A special Logo was designed for the Silver Jubilee year and it was unveiled bythe Spiritual Director, Fr. Marian Miranda along with the Core committee members, Stanley Fernandes, Henry Martis, Donald Pinto and Clarence Pinto, accompanied by the Executive committee. Out of the 30 entries received by the Committee, the logo presented by Natasha Noronha was selected through a tough selection and was declared as winner and was presented with an award.
The executive committee then presented the Theme for the year”BHAS SOMSKRITI, GAMV AMCHI OSMITAI ZAMV”(Let Konkani language,culture and motherland be our identity)through a theme song which was composed by Dolvin Kolalgiri and lyrics were written by Wilson Kateel.
President Dilip Correa during his presidential speech assured the entire MCCP family the best of the social, cultural, humanity and sports events and also he expressed his wholehearted support to the church activities and social work.
An inaugural dance choreographed by Dynet Fernandes was a dance with a difference. As the children Anisha D’costa, Calida Machado, Christine Angelin Danthi, Lanette Rego, Leanne Alva, Lovette Rego, Melanie Nerissa D’cruz, Nicole Kaitlin D’souza, Pearl Lewis, Reia Correa, Rochelle Correa grooved to the instrumental notes the whole audience was enthralled delight.
The Main sponsors were acknowledged and it was addressed by Jessie Pereira and the President presented them with a floral bouquets. The Mega andGoldSponsor of the event was M/s. Omantel, a leading telecommunication Organisation in the Sultanate of Oman and were represented by Ms. Eula Pinto, an ardent supporter of MCCP.
The supporting event sponsorswere M/s. Technofit Trading LLC – Mr. Liguory D’ Mello; M/s. National Training Institute- Mr. Lawrence Alva , M/s. Prestige Projects& Engineering LLC – Mr. Denis Mascarenhas; M/s. Mohsin Haider Darwish – Courtesy Mr. Anu Rastogi, M/s. Zahrat Al Rawdha- Mr. Raphael Quardros, Muscat Golden Services-Mr. Raphael D’ Souza ,Intisar Corporation LLC,Ronald Castelino - Oasis water .
The fabulous gifts for the Bonanza lucky draw were sponsored by M/s. Eurostar LCL - RamanandaShetty; Mr. Rakesh D’ Souza – M/s. Khalid United Travels ; Rita D’ Souza – Travel Point ;Sunil Menezes; Alban Dsouza
The sumptuous breakfast was sponsored by Mr. Sharaffudin- M/s. Muscat Bakery.
Galetian rockers - rocked the stage with their scintillating performance by Melina Goveas, Liza D'sa, Priyanka Mendonca, Staphen Montiero, Rebecca D'souza, Avelen D'souza, Stacy Vaz, This dance was choreographed by a young talent PriyankaMendonca .
A comedy skit ‘Dhaav Jerry Dhaav’ enacted by - Jason, Rolson, Joel and Sunil was appreciated by the audience.
The Ultimate Generation group who sizzled the stage are : AldreanMoras , Alston Moras, Andril Lobo, Bertyl Noronha, Lenita Lobo, Megan D'souza, Ralitsa Correa, Princy D'souza & Shannon D'souza , it was choreographed by Sachin Lobo and supported Ms. Sonia Dsouza& Philomena Moras.
The Prophecy Group presented by Alston Moras, Canan D’souza, Cavin D’souza, Megan D'souza, Philomena Moras, Reena Mathias, Rony D’souza, Sachin Lobo & Shamila Bennet entertained the crowd with their dazzling performance. Sachin Joy Lobo was the choreographer and it was organized by Sonia Dsouza& Philomena Moras.
Bhurgyaponaledees - A rib tickling comedy show was presented by Peter Fernandes, Praveen Serra, Lawrence D’souza, Edward Mendonca, Denis Cutinho, Thomas D’souza, AslitaD’souza, MeeraSaldanha, Cynthia Saldanha, GracyBarboza, LancySaldanha, Cynthia Martis,JethrozPeriera, Jessy Pereira, Helen Sequeira . It was directed by Peter Fernandes and choreographed by Meera Saldanha.
RCL2Dynamites comprising of Allen Menezes, Alviya Menezes, Calida Machado, Clarita Saldanha, Harleen Maria Pinto, Grace Menezes, Glen Menezes, Larissa Saldanha, LauretteRego, Leanne Alva, LovetteRego&Reia Correa entertained the crowd with their dance. This dance was choreographed by DynetFernandes.
Bhende Kai Tonde Kai - a comedy dance by Walter Mendonca,Deepak Dsouza,Lancy Lobo,FlavyDsouza,Sunil Dsouza,Naveen Sequiera amused the audience as the adults dressed as children danced to the famous Kannada song tune. It was choreographed by Deepak Dsouza.
Naveen Mascarenhas, the Spiritual Secretary addressed the gathering with grace before meals and Dilip Correa proposed the Jevnak Udak.Like every year the audience enjoyed delicious, traditional and sumptuous Mangalorean food and wasprepared by Mr. Alwyn Saldanha of M/s. Al Arsalan Restaurant.
The students of the community who scored 85% and above in the 10th and 12th board exams were honored with the Meritorious award and a gift.This award was sponsored by Mr. Lawrence Alva of M/s. National Training Institute LLC (NTI) and was presented to the children by Mr. Manohar -the Financial Controller of NTI.
The awardees were Grade 10th wereDale Dantis ,JenildaJasmin Mathias ,Jevita Maria Saldanha , Vinita Rosa Monis, Viyola Caroline Dcosta scored CGPA 10, Michelle SionaGonsalves, Shaun Darran Dsouza Scored CGPA 9.8, AarylSaldanha scored CGPA 9.6,Chrizanne Almeida,VihaanJovin Pereira scored CGPA 9.4,Elvita Valentine Gonsalves, Royston Fernandes, Ryan Savio Nazareth scored CGPA 9.2, Alston Conrad Moras, Christon Ashley Rodrigues scored CGPA 9.
The awardees of Grade 12 were Marlon Neal Dcruz -94.2%, Shannon Jean Menezes -94.17%, Anshul Pinto-93%, Shaina Lisa Dsouza-91%, Wyonna Linnet Fernandes-90.29%, Caroline Maria Dsouza-87.2%,Michelle Rose Quadros-86.6%.
Lavina D’sa, Vice president Cultural, Spiritual and Community services conducted the Bonanza draw and the Housie Housie. Ms. Melita Alva, General Secretary proposed the Vote of Thanks.Naveen Mascarenas , Sprititual Secretary and TrecillaMenezes Internal Auditor conducted the Merit award distribution.
We are grateful to our media supporters, Joachim D’ Souza, Gerwyn Dias, www.daijiworld.com& our own web portal www.mccpoman.com.
We applaud with immense gratitude the help of our support team comprising of SudhirKP, Sharon Alva,Shannon Dsouza, Alan Rodrigues,Priyanka Rodrigues,Shaila Machado, Anita Dantis,ShailaDsouza,DJ LovelineRego, AnveshDsouza, Raphael Dsouzaand SunilDsouza.
We acknowledge and express our heartfelt thanksand gratitude the contribution of our valued Sponsors, Core Committee Members, and well-wishers and especially from our own MCCP Community’s family members without which we would not have been able to host this grand inaugural function. The grand success of Inaugural function of 25th Year of MCCP could not have been possible without the selfless, persistent support of artists and performers and cultural groups. The crowd passionately enjoyed every bit of the multicultural program.
MCCP Executive team led by Dilip Correa, look forward to a very special year as they have stepped into celebrating the Silver Jubilee Year through their various upcoming programs throughout this year.