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Dubai: Shirva Fest Springs Color, Unity and Fun

  •   Fri, Feb 13 2009 10:45:19 PM

Dubai: Shirva Fest Springs Color, Unity and Fun
by Ramcy Fernandes
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

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    Dubai, Feb 13: A jam packed crowd gathered at the Grand Hotel, Dubai to celebrate and participate at the annual Shirva Fest organized by USWAS, an association of Shirva parishioners in Dubai on Friday, 13 February 2009.

    The day-long event began with bestowing the “Jewel of Shirva” by USWAS on the chief guest of the day Fr Valerian Mendonca, parishioner of Shirva and current director of Sandesha Foundation, who arrived all the way from Mangalore.

     









    Dubai's  leading and popular  master of ceremonies  Uttam Menezes welcomed the gathering  and introduced the events of the day.

    It was a day packed with  fun, entertainment and mind-blowing music from well known  artistes from the UAE.  Arun Carlo, the master musician, led the music team. He was well supported by another leading guitarist in UAE Vincent  D'Souza,  Bela and others.

    Shirva's very own Canute Mathias, Asha Maben, Sharon Rego, Dainy Dsouza, Joy, and others
    entertained the crowd with old, new and hit Konkani songs.

    Dance presentations   by  Karen and Group. Michole,  LishaManoj Menezes and others at regular intervals added charm to the fest.

    Comedy Skits  from various artistes  kept the audience  laughing. Shirvas well 
    known talent Roshan Menezes,  Sharon D’souza, Manoj Menezes  and their teams based at Abu Dhabi and Dubai participated in innovative skits .

















    Compere Uttam Menezes kept the audience on their toes regularly giving away attractive spot prizes.

    All the sponsors of the event were felicitated by presenting flower bouquets.

    Earlier, at a  brief stage programe the Chief Guest Fr Valerian Mendonca  and  Colin Quadros were  honored for their academic excellence.

    Recorded message of the  Shirva parish priest Fr Richard Coelho was delivered. In his  
    message,  Fr Coelho thanked all the  Shirva  parishioners living in UAE for supporting the 
    parish back home in many ways.



    Fr Freddy Dsouza of St Mary's Church Dubai, Robert D'Sa of Caesars Restaurant, president of USWAS  Vincent Corda, Joseph Mathias from  Abu Dhabi, secretary Oscar Rego were also present on the dais.

    Roshan Menezes  compered the stage program. Manoj Menezes conducted the sponsors' honor 
    program.

    Parishioners who arrived from different parts of UAE got the unique opportunity to meet each 
    other. Traditional sweets which are usually seen only during  the 'fest' back home (Saant Mari) were  displayed and distributed.

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    • Rudolph, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

      Tue, Feb 17 2009

      I have been attending Shirva Festh Celebrations for the past 3 years & every year Shirvaites have done a good job. This Year's event was indeed a SUPERB SHOW. Hats Off to President & all committee members for their good will efforts towards the show. 'Rock On' & 'Shirva Idol' were a sheer display of talent and kept us rocking & laughing. Songs ion was excellent and the singers - Canute, Asha, Sharon & others have made total justice to the songs. Indeed Band Master 'Arun Carlo' & his group have given excellent live music. Hats off to Uttam as well for his good work. Finally thank you Ramcy for the professional style of photographs & coverage.

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    • Preetham Crasta, Mangalore/Dubai

      Mon, Feb 16 2009

      Shirva Fest was excellent... Good Coordination in the commity... Our hero Ramcy Fernandez done a very good job...nice pics Ramcy.... well done ...keep it up...

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    • Mickey Castelino, Pangla/Dubai

      Sun, Feb 15 2009

      Congratulations to Vincent Corda, President, and to all the committee members of USWAS, Shirva for a well organized Fest/Show. You guys Rock. All the best to Vincy and USWAS in all your future activities.

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    • Sharon Rego, Kulshekar/Dubai

      Sun, Feb 15 2009

      A day to remember as we approach the season of lent. The amount of warmth, care and more than anything the unity that the Shirvites share is something to talk about. Thank you Vincent Corda, Arun Carlo and YOU Cannute! You were truly an inspiration!

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    • Eddie D'Lima, Kalmady/Malpe

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Well done Shirvaites.Hats off to the organisers. Well organised and managed event.Keep up the good work. Wish you all the best in your future endeavours. God Bless.

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    • Haeloise , mangalore

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      hey tats my sis-in-law Asha..... i guess the program was really good..... keep up the good work..... i feel such programs will keep up the oneness among the people of each and every locality no matter how far they are 4m their hometown.....

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    • JAILASH, SHIRVA

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      We can see there is unity in Shirva pepole Keep it up. All the Best.

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    • Fr. Praveen D'Souza, OP, Shirva / Nagpur

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Congratulations to USWAS for organizing Shirva Fest in Dubai. As per the photos, I am sure it was a grand success. Keep up the unity, love and cordiality flowing in the days to come. Borem Fest! [Well done Manu, Roshan, Canute, Oscar etc.] God bless.

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    • Irene, Shirva/Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Fabulous! after a long time i have enjoyed such a wonderful programme. Thanks for all USWAS members. May Saud Mai bless you all. Especially the songs were very good & our "Shirva's Kogul" was Superb. Asha we are really proud of you, you are the real asset to all of us. keep it up & keep entertain us always like this with your wonderful/melodious voice.

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    • VINCENT CORDA, SHIRVA / DUBAI

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      On behalf of USWAS, I thank each and everyone who helped me in one way or other to make this Shriva Feast 2009 celebration a successful and memorbale one. I thank Almighty God and Saude Mai for blessing us with perfect weather. I thank all the members of USWAS who worked so hard to make this fantastic event. A special thanks to FR. Valerian Mendonca who came all the way from Manglore to bless this event.also Fr. Freddy who attended this function. My sinciere thanks to all sponsors and wellwishers specially Mr. Joseph Mathais and Mr. Robert D’sa. I thank Fr. Richard for his wonderful message from back home. I thank each artistes who performed on stage. I also thank all Shirvaits, relatives and friends who attended this beautiful event. Thanks again. LAMB JIYO USWAS- Mr. Vincent Corda – President USWAS

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    • Raphael Danthi, Sharjah

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      No doubt, it was a very well organized event, time management was perfect, food was delicious, presentation, music and entertainment top quality and overall a huge success. Fr. Valerian Mendonca's presence was icing on the cake! Rock On and Shirva Idol were memorable performances. Hats off to all active Shirvaites who volunteered this event.

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    • Alfred D'Souza/Suzana D'Souza, Bendoor-Shirwa/Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      This is the fourth year in succession that we have been attending Shirwa-Fest organised by the never-tiring USWAS. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations to USWAS for organising such a gala event it only brings us closer to one another brotherhood was in ample display during the whole episode on 13th Feb at the Grand Hotel Poolside. Long Live Uswas. Thanks to each member of the group for making this a Grand Function.

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    • Helen Dcosta, Damaskatte / Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Congratulaions!! Wincy and group. It was a well arranged programme and full of fun. Really felt like Shirva Fest. WELL DONE!

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    • Precilla, Shirva/Dubai

      Sat, Feb 14 2009

      Simply fantastic!!!. Hats off to Uswas for the great success for Shirva Fest 2009. Entire event was very entertaining with superb dances, skits, songs and mind blowing live music from Sweet Melodies led by Arun Carlo. All songs were very good and well sung by Asha, Sharon, Canute, Dainy, & Joy. "Shirva Manchakal Idol" was superb and all credit to Boskyambagar!!. As always good covergae by Daijiworld and great pics by Ramcy, you are excellent. At last thanks to Fr. Valerian for your blessings on this great event and I am sure you will remember this for years.

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    • Roshan Menezes, Dubai / Shirva

      Fri, Feb 13 2009

      I take this opportunity to thank all Shirvites, relatives n friends who gatherd for this memorable event. Thank you Arun Carlo n Group, Uttam Menezes , Our Own Canute Mathais n team! Bieng a Cultural Secretery its my duty to thank my Cultural team specially Manu, Sharan, Claudy n all BOSKYAMBAGAR all dancers for thier huge support. I salute our Pressident Mr. Vincent Corda for his hard work to make this event a success. I thank all committee members , guys it was you who made this event such a huge hit. I also thank all sponsors n wellwishers!! last but the most importantly i thank Bolaikechi Mai n Almighty God for providing us with such a nice weather!!!! Thank you One n All

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    • Francis machado, Shirva/Dubai

      Fri, Feb 13 2009

      Shirva people do not worry about january or febuary.Congrajulations for the grand success of shirva fest 2009.Lets Rock on for the Shirva (Fest)Idol 2010 . All The Best.Cheers

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