Report : Joylin D'Souza Niddodi
Pics : Satish Niddodi

Dubai, Sep 10: Flowers of Niddodi Association, UAE members gathered to celebrate the feast of Nativity at Winny's Restaurant on September 10.

The programme began in the evening with a warm welcome by president Ronald Misquith followed by the prayer led by Sannu Niddodi and spiritual speech by Fr Robert Lasrado and little children offering flowers to Mother Mary to the tune of 'Moriyek Hogolsiyaa' and Sakkad Sangathamelya sung by the gathering.

The CD of Konkani songs by Ajith Peter D'Souza "Tem Yevnchea Vella" was released on this special occasion, hosted by Joylin D'Souza Niddodi. The CD was release by Fr Robert Lasrado.

Flowers of Niddodi president Ronald Misquith and vice-president Mike D'Silva and the one of the main sponsor for this CD Jossie Mendonsa were the guests of honour.

Exciting games were conducted by Lional Serra for children and adults and prizes were distributed to the winners.

Mind-blowing cultural programme were presented on the occasion. Joylin D'Souza Niddodi and team presented 'Darya Kushin' dance followed by 'Pavlle' sung by Frankith Niddodi, 'Yo Moga' sung by Riya Mendonza, and Bollywood dance by Jishal D'Souza.

Comedy play 'Pottu Pathyeni' written and directed by talented Sannu Niddodi and performed flawlessly on stage by Joylin Niddodi and Lona Mendonza was another highlight of the evening.
The jokes and punchlines based on everyday life experience were well received by all and had the audience in splits.

Special moments were captured by Satish Niddodi and Jossie Mendonza and videography was by Stany Niddodi.

Authentic and traditional food was served. Secretary Ivy Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. The programme ended with the Baila dance with music by rocking DJ Frankith Niddodi.