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Dammam: Saudi Konkan Youngsters Celebrates ‘Nathalancho Dabazo’

  •   Wed, Jan 05 2011 08:38:53 AM

Dammam: Saudi Konkan Youngsters Celebrates ‘Nathalancho Dabazo’
Media Release from Ronald Fernandes

Dammam, Jan 5: Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY), Dammam, celebrated ‘Nathalancho Dabazo’ on Thursday December 30, 2010.  The event started with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Arun D’souza, Palimar, Patrik Almeida, and SKY president, Ronald Fernandes. Community members came in large numbers to enjoy the programme.

The evening started with the opening prayer in Konkani rendered by the little children, followed by nativity skit and carol singing. The surprise guest was Santa Claus with his jingle bells and a bag full of chocolates, which enticed the children to run after him. 

President, Ronald Fernandes, Shirthady, welcomed the guests and expressed his heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors for their continuous support, as well as to the members for their dedicated services and support to SKY.










































The entertainment programmes started off with a classical dance, ‘Sonthosachi Raat’, performed by Rosella Pinto.  Kids and adults alike presented a variety of cultural programmes like solo and group singing, folk, classical, and filmy dances. The audience was kept thoroughly entertained by the laughter-filled skits presented by families and community members.

Snacks and traditional, homemade, ‘Kuswar’, were distributed to the gathering in specially designed packets to signify the festive mood of Christmas season.
 
Ivan Pinto was honoured for his victory in the recently concluded PETA Cup tennis championship, he being the first Indian to win this coveted tournament. Manoj Mascarenhas was honoured for representing Saudi Arabia in the ‘Gulf Voice of Mangalore’ singing competition held in Dubai.
A number of well-wishers came forward to support this event, prominent among them being Richard D’silva, Joy Fernandes, Anil Albuquerque(Riyadh), Roshan D’souza, Valerian Crasta, William Nelson Lobo, Patrick Almeida, Vincent Saldanha, Ronald Pinto, Richard Barboza, Maxim D’souza, Arun D’souza (Riyadh), Manoj Mascarenhas (Riyadh), Walter Lobo, Mark Tellis, and Stany Mathias.  

Other highlights of the evening were the raffle draw, door prizes, Christmas cake auction, and several exciting prizes that were on offer.  Delicious and sumptuous dinner was served on the occasion.

The following are the executive committee members of SKY:

President   : Ronald Fernandes, Shirthady
Vice president    : Mark Tellis
General secretary  : Roshan D’souza
Joint secretary              :  Shanthi Fernandes
Cultural secretary  :  Maxim D’souza
Joint cultural secretary  : Alwyn Fernandes
Treasurer   :  Anil Tauro
Public relations officer :  Leslie Ferrao
Committee adviser  :  Stany Mathias

Committee members: Walter Lobo, Rocky Fernandes, Noel Noronha, Ivy Mathias, Asha D’souza

The entire event was compered by Alwyn Fernandes and Ivy Mathias. Mark Tellis proposed vote of thanks. The programme ended with the Baila dance.  People enjoyed the evening to the fullest and have begun eagerly looking forward to the next SKY gathering.

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  • Alwyn D'sa & Fly, Mangalore/ KSA

    Fri, Jan 07 2011

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Ronny and your team are doing a BRILLANT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    All the best for you and your team .

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  • antony, mangalore/al hassa ksa

    Thu, Jan 06 2011

    Congratulations sky team good luck

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  • Anitha D'souza, Valencia/ Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 06 2011

    Many many congradulations to Saudi Konkan Youngsters, you guyz are rocked. Keep up the team spirit. I really missed this wonderful opportunity. Roshan you made all of us proud with your talents. All the best to SKY team. Wish you all Happy New Year and lots of God Blessings.

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  • Arun Jessy, Palimar / Riyadh

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Heartily Congratulations to Ronald Shirthady & all the team members of SKY, who proved themselves to make this event memorable in every hearts who've attended it. All the participants done their level best. Congratulations to Manoj & Ivan for the honors from SKY. Again thanks to one and all who were behind the program. Our best wishes to you all. God Bless.

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  • Max E. Rasquinha, Mangalore/Houston, Tx.

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    In spite of all the prevailing restrictions, it is nice to know that the newly established Konkan Youngsters celebrated their Xmas in a grand scale in the midst of their families in Dammam, our good-old "home sweet home".

    Aramco was wholly owned by four major gaints of America namely, Exxon, Mobil, Socal and Texaco until the year 1979. Xmas festivities in the Eatern Province until 1979 were celebrated in a traditional American fashion. We used to have a real live nativity pageant in Dhahran in the open air, organized by Aramco, at the baseball grounds where Aramco even brought the live camels, sheep and nomads too.

    One year my dear wife also was a Santa Claus at a Xmas party in Alkhobar, and even my two little sons did not recognize her.

    After the midnight service in Dhahran a dozen cars were heading towards Dammam to our home where we had a real "Fiesta" in the style of Bethlehem with a nice crib of nativity and a full band. Those were the days of Saudi Arabia we always remain mindful and grateful. The choir of Dhahran was dominated by the Goans. Late Casmiro D'Souza along with his wife Flory used to sing "Ave Maria" every Xmas midnight service. God is always kind and merciful, and that we are still smiling with fond memories of the past in Arabia.

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  • Ronald Vaz, Mangalore / Bahrain

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Dear Rony,

    Congratulations Roney, great job in Saudi Arabia, All the best to you and your team members. Good luck.

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  • Francis D'Souza, Shirva/Jeddah

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Congrats to all SKY team for the grate event. Hope such kind of programes can be arranged in Jeddah also. Keep up the good work Rony. God Bless u all.

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  • Merlyn D'souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Congrats Rony. Good People always do the good work. We are proud of you. Merlyn

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  • Leslie Ferrao, Shirva / Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    The evening was young, the crowd entralling, the participants exciting, the atmosphere filled with laughter & joy, Old and Young blended well, message was of love & peace, the men smiled, women chatted, kids screamed with happiness.
    This was made possible by Hard work, Team spirit, cooperation and humility and that is SKY.
    Congrats and more success for the future.

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  • alwyn, milagrese/ireland

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    its really g8 to c konakans in saudi united,,,,,, keep it up ....bst of luks .
    alwyn/ ireland

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  • Sharief karkala, Dammam k.s.a

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Congrats!!! sky team,nice photos and photo number 3 so nice

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  • Ivan Alva, Mudarangadi/Riyadh

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Congratulations Rony. All the best to you and SKY team for the wonderfull job you are doing. Good Luck and God Bless.

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  • lily chandran, Kulshekar/Kelarai

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    A Good going Rony. Very efficient team. Keep up the team spirit. Under your able Presidentship I think one day you will reach the sky.

    All the best.
    Lily Chandran

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  • Ivan Alva, Mudarangadi/Riyadh

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Congratulations Rony. You and your team is doing good job. SKY is getting good support from all the well wishers. Keep up the good work. All the best to you, Stany/Ivy and all team of SKY.

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  • Asha D'souza, Udupi/ Saudi Arabia

    Wed, Jan 05 2011

    Congrats!!!! Rony and team, good job........keep up the good work.

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  • Narendra Shetty, Katapadi/Al Khaobar

    Tue, Jan 04 2011

    Congrats to Saudi Konkan Youngsters, Santa Claus you rocked at “MASA” Annual Day and now in “Nathalancho Dabazo”, best of luck and Happy New year to one and all out there.

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  • Ramesh Kundar, Harady

    Tue, Jan 04 2011

    Nice to see Jerome lobo but looking dull in photo , i think collection is not good.......nice to see ullas, rony,laydu, Daniel & family, michael & family, and vinaya & family but missing dennis & family.

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