Media Release
Riyadh, Apr 14: Konkan Ghar Riyadh (KGR) celebrated 'Easter - the feast of the risen Lord' on April 10 with the Konkani dialect community of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The celebration commenced with the short introduction elaborating the significance of Easter by Nita Vas Omzoor. Eric D'sa Pangla, on behalf of KGR, welcomed the audience gathered at the venue.
Laveena Rodrigues Shirva led the Easter prayer service in Konkani. Maria Mathias Shirva delivered the Easter message to the audience.
It was time for fun and entertainment. A short comedy skit was enacted by Uday Rodrigues, Anitha D’sa, Kevin D’souza and Manoj Aranha. The games encyclopedia of Riyadh, Amitha Prabhu Bejai, conducted various games to the gathered crowd. Housie game was conducted by the duo; Royston Prabhu Bejai and Alwyn Rodrigues Shirva. Everyone enthusiastically participated and thoroughly enjoyed.
Freeda Mascarenhas Mukamar recited the prayer before lunch. Delicious lunch was served to the gathering.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Sunitha Menezes, Kallianpur. Nita Vas anchored the program with her well profiled Konkani dialect.
All in all, the whole Easter celebration was very well organized and everyone enjoyed each and every activity of the day thus succeeded in winning over the hearts of the audience.
KGR will be celebrating its Annual Day – 'SAMBHRAM 2015' on the May 15. For more details and to participate in this mega event please contact:
Eric D’sa, Pangla : 0509519106
Edmond Lewis, Sasthan: 0508168981
Manoj Aranha, Shirva: 0541393376