Media Release

London, Jul 19: After months of preparation, UK Konkans successfully hosted Konkan Day on Sunday July 17.

Konkan Day - the concept of this cultural event started back in 2005, and still continues to attract Manglorean Christians from all over the UK. Mangaloreans from all corners of UK gathered at Addlestone Community Centre braving the adverse weather warnings. Their enthusiasm showed their true love for Konkani language and Mangalorean culture.

The event kicked off with a welcome note by Eric D'Souza, after which Sunil D'Cunha took over as compere for the day.

Members and guests were treated with a variety of skits, music and dances. Various skits were performed by Praveen D'Costa, Eric D'Souza, Alice D'Souza, Esthela Vaz, Harold D'Souza, Shanthi Menezes, Gration D'Silva and Tom D'Souza.

Joanna, Glenish and Gelnston D'Silva, and Beena D'Souza performed sizzling Bollywood dances routines.

The audience were treated with Konkan March, various games and live performances by renowned vocalist Johnson Crasta who was accompanied by compere Sunil D'Cunha. Gratian D'Silva, Tia D'Souza and Elton D'Souza also rendered their voices to various songs.

It was a great to see kids take part and enjoy the variety of games designed for them.

Delicious Mangalorean style food was served to all guests after Fr Manoj invoked God's blessings.

Konkan Day 2011 ended with raffle draw, housie housie followed by Konkani baila for which the entire audience gathered on the dance floor and sweated for the non-stop medley of Konkani songs.

The feedback received suggested that it was a grand success and the audience were not disappointed with any aspects. UK Konkans has plans for more events as this and promises every event to be better than the previous.

For more, log on to www.ukkonkans.com.