from Oswald Madtha
Dubai, Nov 9 : The annual get-together of Emirates Putturians was held on Friday November 7th at Rocky’s Club, Regent Palace Hotel, Karama, Dubai.
The event started with a prayer by Uttam at 11:30 am. People from Al Ain, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other places witnessed the event, thereby making up a gathering of more than 200.
Alex Gonsalves, president of the Association welcomed the gathering, Gilbert Mascarenhas accompanied by Amanda Gonsalves were incharge of the registration.
The programme had an added charm with foot-tapping numbers by local band “SEQUELS” comprising Joyson, Wilson,Lovelyn, Jeevan, Roshan, Melwyn, Franklin and the lady Gaga of Konkani Nisha Sequeira
Songs from Joseph mathias, Lancy Madtha, Meena, Milton, Deena and Nigil aded the fervor the event
The dance performances showcased by Party Spinners group, led by Nixon added a special essence that won the hearts of the audience. Inhouse DJ Rony with his fusion of songs made the crowd get off their seats and join the dance floor.
Ajit Coelho vice-president felicitated the sponsors Michael D’Souza, Shailesh Parekh, Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Trading Simon D’Mello, Peter Pais and family, Joseph Mathias Lancy Madtha James Mendonca, Al Faris Group, Victor Fernandes, Oswald Madtha, Ashok Dias, Lancy Serrao and Melita Serrao, Anil Navil D’Souza, with a special note of thanks to Oswald Lobo, the representative at Puttur.
The kids dance performance by Shina, Stacy, Elvis, Joyson, and Auralia further enthused the crowd.
The novelty 'POM POM' were of utmost interest among the audience who bought them, thereby becoming participants for the novelty draw which was coordinated by Antony, Gilbert and Arleen
The leftover bandannas were bought in auction by Simon Demello, who in turn was the luckiest person for the day bagging most of the novelty gifts.
Antony thanked the outgoing President Alex Gonsalves for his wonderful leadership in past seven years and introduced Ajith Coelho, the in-coming president. Alex in his words of gratitude remembered everyone who supported him in all these yers. Ajit assured to take the association to the new horizon.
The winners bagged free visit visa, rice cookers, blenders, ironing boxes, gift hampers , Desert Safari vouchers, Dhow Cruise vouchers, dinner vouchers for a couple from Ramee Group of Hotels, etc.
The delicious food at the venue together with the traditional Mangalorean dhukra maas and sanna’s from Canara Restaurant were enjoyed by the gathering.
It was truely a day to cherish for every Putturian who attended the event. The day concluded at 5.30 pm with an energetic baila by the SEQUELS band.