Media Release
Kuwait City, Jun 2: Kuwait:Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), added to its path another Mega Event, first ever after the pandemic on a Big Screen,the most awaited 'Paanch Korodanche Sadhan' on Friday, May 27 at Khaldiya University, Sabha Al Salem Auditorium from 4:15pm onwards.
Presenting his brilliant technical skills, KCWA web administrator, Allan D Souza unveiled the screen followed by Anchor Deepak Andrade who invited the Queens Dance Group to invoke God’s grace through a prayer dance lead by Sunitha D Silva.
'Paanch Korodanche Sadhan' title song sung by singers of the day, composed by Lancy Rodrigues, music given by Kiran Gonsalves and Solfègeby Joe D Souza.
President Ruth Clara Veigas welcomed the guests, sponsors, and audience on behalf of KCWA. Tributes were paid to our beloved past presidents, sponsors, and members. She also encouraged all Mangalorean Catholics to become a member of KCWA, a family at large.
KCWA spiritual director Fr Noel D Almeida OFM Cap, Fr Antony Lopez OFM Cap, our all-time sponsors Clinton D Sa and family and Allan and Jackie Alphonso were escorted by the president, immediate past president and by all ex-presidents to the stage.
Fr Antony Lopez honored 'Paanch Korodanche Sadhan' title name competition winner, Veena Serrao.
‘Early Bird’ draw for those who arrived at the venue before 4:00 pm was picked on the stage in the presence of all the dignitaries and ex-presidents. Praveen Menezes initiated the draw, and the winners were Ida Lobo, Ramya Pais and Jacintha, who were awarded by ex-presidents Anil Fernandes, Stevan Rego and Rudy D Souza respectively.
The event was formally inaugurated with lighting of the lamp by Fr. Noel D Almeida OFM Cap, spiritual director of KCWA, Fr Antony Lopez OFM Cap, Clinton D Sa and Family, and Allan and Jackie Alphonso, along with Ruth Clara Veigas KCWA president.
Cherished memories of the sponsors, donors, members were summarized in a beautiful souvenir which was released by Fr Noel D Almeida.
President Ruth Clara Veigas presented token of appreciation to Alban D Souza, Deepak Andrade and Veena Serrao for the highest collection of sponsorship.
Spiritual director Fr Noel D Almeida lauded the charity works done by KCWA and congratulated them on Paanch Korodanche Sadhan.
The dazzling entertainment for the eveningcommenced by musicians -Suneeth Noronha, Eduardo Dias, Melwyn Lobo, Faustino Menezes, Anil Pais, Rojin Abraham, Martin John, Lloyd Colaco and Joy Fernandes.
Singers - Lancy Rodrigues, Gladys Lorena, Orson D Souza, Veena Serrao, Morvine Quadras, Winola Cutinho, Allen Pinto, Gloria D Souza, Shaila Lobo, Glen Vas and LaveenaPraphullarendered melodious songs and made the evening amemorable one.
Dance groups - Unique Academy, Dancing Jewels, Glowing Stars, Dazzling Divas exhibited top performances and got the crowdmore energetic.
Alban D Souza, Johnson D Almeida, Lydia Misquith, Prashanth Ferrao, Anil D’ Mello, Rajesh Fernandes, Sathish Saldanha, Savitha Fernandes, Vincent Rego, Vishwas Pinto, Wilfred Lobo, Joyston D Almeida, Lauren and Rachel Mascarenhas sailed the gathering into the world of laughter with their rib tickling jokes. The scripts were written by Clive D Souza and background music was directed by PurandaraManchi.
Platinum sponsor of the event Clinton D Sa and family and Gold Sponsor Prakash Gonsalves were felicitated by Fr Noel Almeida while the Silver sponsors Alger Mathias, LEYTON Shipping LLC, DHL Express, Rickson Mario Suares and Roshal Shainy Almeida, Al- Habshi Est, Allan J Pinto, Caesars Group of Restaurants & Confectioneries and Legal Action Group were also felicitated by Fr Noel D Almeida and Fr Antony Lopez.
Clinton D Sa of 360 Spectrum Facility Management & Trading and Lawyer Abdul Aziz Jaber ALHajri, Director of Legal Action Group congratulated KCWA for their great achievement.
KCWA takes immense pleasure in extending gratitude to Platinum Sponsor 360 Spectrum Facility Management & Trading, Gold Sponsor SUF Steel United Factory and all valued sponsors.
All the artists for the day were felicitated with mementos by the Managing Committee Members.
KCWA, one of the well-known organizations in Kuwait, with the intention of providing Education to the Poor Children back home in India has always created milestones of achievements. The association was formed under the leadership of four founder advocates Francis Misquith, Charles Vaz, Elias Saldanha and Johnny Misquith. The total amount disbursed for providing Education to the poor children and for other humanitarian causes back home in India and Kuwait has crossed INR 5 crores over the span of 34 years of its existence. This was possible only because of our beloved members, sponsors, donors, well-wishers and because of the commitment of past Presidents and the Committee members.
Besides the INR 5 Crore milestone grand celebration, this event was also dedicated for a noble cause; construction of Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) Room for Daya Special Children School, Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada, (India) where treatment and rehabilitation isbeing provided to differently abled children.
Photography and videography were taken care by SB Media, Alban D Souza.Anand D Souza of Waves Events and Engineering provided Lights and Sounds. Allan D Souza, Jayson D Souza, Roshan Rodrigues and Rajesh Aranhafacilitated the LED presentations.
The entire event was well coordinated by Maria Rinna D Souza, supported by the president, managing committee and support committee members. President Ruth Clara Veigas expressed her gratitude to all the present committee members and felicitatedwith mementos, handed over by Fr Noel D Almeida.
As a token of gratitude to all sponsors, well-wishers, members, and audience, Dinvas song was sung by the Managing committee members which was written by Clive D Souza and music provided by the team.
The event was well anchored by our exceptionally talented Deepak Andrade and charming Shareen Pinto who kept the audience entertained throughout the evening.
KCWA managing committee expressed their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors, well-wishers, volunteers, for extending their support and the audience for their overwhelming participation for the grand success of the event.