Media Release
Dubai, Jan 14: St Mary's Konkan Community (SMKC), Dubai - Family Fun Day 2015 is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2015 - Zabeel Park, Gate no. 1 from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
SMKC Dubai is known for its philanthropy for past 13 years, since its inception in October 2001 in Mangaluru and surrounding North and South Kanara areas, whether it is for financial aid for students belonging to low income families from surrounding villages for higher education in Engineering or Medicine, Nursing and for charity institutions.
All surplus funds generated from this event will be disbursed for needy charity institutions and to top up our two renowned Trust Funds - SMKC DXB Education Trust established at Bishop’s House and Medical Trust at St Anne’s Friary, Mangaluru. Around 38 students have passed out from St Joseph’ Engineering College with our financial aid of Rs 2 lac for each student and 2 doctors from Fr Muller’s Hospital in addition to free financial contribution for Nursing, B.Ed and other studies. The education trust fund is still active and rolling out aid and benefits to low income families back home.
"SMKC DXB FAMILY FUN DAY 2015“ is a day organized by St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai that is filled with thrill and gifts galore. Competitive sports for all ages starting from tiny toddlers to Senior Citizens, team competitions, spot prizes, tambola, photo shoot, jumble sale, scintillating Hollywood / Bollywood /Baila music and dances are the chalked out programs of the day that will keep everyone running.
Fancy Dress Competition for children between 2 - 16 years is planned after lunch along with the Carnival / parade in style with piping Konkani folk music for adults and teenagers around the park.
Entry ticket is priced only at AED 20.00 only per person and children above 4 years will need a ticket too. Each ticket holder will be entitled for breakfast served between 9.30 am - 10.30 am only, delicious lunch served at noon time and tea with light snacks around at 5.00 pm. to keep everyone energized and spirited the full day.
Tickets available @ Karama / or with SMKC members:
Canara & Winny’s Restaurants, Karama.
Anna: 050 7246986
Avil: 055 7347903
Elsie: 050 8457701
Noel / Jennifer : 050 6582342
For registration /any clarification on “Fancy Dress", “EXOTIC CARNIVAL’ competitions or any other matters mailto:smkcdxb@eim.ae or contact above members.
Bring along your mats, shades, beach umbrellas, foldable stools / chairs, water, carnival clothes and fancy masks to enjoy the beautiful Friday to the fullest. Put on your dancing shoes and forget your blues!
Together in a small way, let us keep up to the motto of SMKC DXB - “wipe a tear, bring a smile!” to many of our brethren back home.