'Sangeeth Sobhann' Entertains Mangaloreans in Muscat

Daijiworld Media Network - Muscat

Muscat, Aug 10: It was just a perfectly blended magic of marvelous musical extravaganza exposing scintillating music, enthralling dance and enjoyable comedy.  Young and rising stars of the Mangalorean Community in the Sultanate of Oman presented a great show of Konkani Music supported by well-known singers to mesmerize a large audience. No doubt, Sangeet Sobhann 2007, organized by the members of the Mangalorean Catholic Centre of the Parish (Saints Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi) was one of the most enjoyable events of the recent times.

It was really true as Monica Dantis, one of the coordinator, active member of the Mangalorean community and instrumental to bring young and renowned artists and dancers on this stage, said in her concluding note, “it was our dream to stage such a beautiful and innovative program like Sangeeth Sobhann for our young talents and when we conclude this glorious event, our hearts filled with joy and all are happy to see the fulfillment of dream.”

As announced earlier on daijiworld.com, the Mangalorean Catholic Centre of the Parish (MCCP) completed 15th glorious years in Muscat and today’s program was the commencement of the new working year 2007 - 2008. 

The program commenced at 10.30 am in the main parish hall of Ruwi Parish with High Mass in Konkani by  Fr. Albert D’ Silva, OFM Cap, the spiritual director of MCCP. Choir was lead by Apolinaris D’ Souza and participated by the renowned local singers. Meval Dantis offered his usual support of music. Monica Dantis meticulously made complete arrangements for the Holy Mass, which was attended by record crowd.

Lancy Lobo, Cultural Events Coordinator and his team had artistically decorated the main hall with pretty colors and various designs. The stage for the event was designed and decorated by Michael Lobo.

The Inaugural program commenced with the beautiful MCCP Anthem “Parameshwara”, written by Konkani Sangeethacho Rai Kuvar (Prince of Konkani Music) Oswald D’ Souza and sung by the inspirational music group of the MCCP. 

 “Dattu” (Big Brother) Stanley T. H. Fernandes, the current president of MCCP extended a warm and hearty welcome to the audience. He specifically and specially thanked all the past presidents of the MCCP and also the core committee members who have constantly supported the organization with their valuable advice and guidance. He also thanked the regular supporters and sponsors of the MCCP.

Lighting of the Lamp ceremony was performed by Fr Albert D’ Silva, Stanley Fernandes, Dilip Correa and Valerian Dantis..

Fr. Albert’s birthday had always been a special event for all the Mangaloreans in Oman and this year too, it was celebrated with great joy and merry. Dilip Sandra Correa, Ivan Philomena Moras and Lancy Anita Lobo and many tiny children representing the whole Mangalorean Community in Oman, sang a beautiful song “Augostachi Bara Tharik” extending joyful wishes to beloved spiritual leader of the community. This ceremony was directed by Monica Dantis and music was given by Meval Dantis.
   
The New Executive Committee for the year 2007 – 2008 was introduced and honored with floral bouquets. 

As announced earlier, the members of the new executive committee are Stanley T. H. Fernandes – President, Valerian J. Dantis - Main Coordinator for Sports & Finance Committee, Dilip Correa, Pernal - Main Coordinator for Cultural and Spiritual & Public Relations Committee, Vinitha Maria D’ Souza - General Secretary,  Eulalia Pinto -  Internal Auditor,  Louis Pereira – Honorary Treasurer,  Lancy Lobo -  Cultural Events Coordinator,  Victor Baptist Pais - Cultural Secretary – 1, Leera Aranha -  Cultural Secretary – 2,  Naveen Mascarenhas -  Sports Events Coordinator, Sunitha Nazareth - Sports Secretary – 1, Nora Cynthia Vaz - Sports  Secretary – 2,  Philomena Moras - Spiritual Events Coordinator and  Arthur D’Souza  - Secretary Community Services.

Apolinaris D’ Souza, one of the best-known musicians of the Konkani world, famous for his Latin album and constant supporter of MCCP, was honored with shawl, fruit basket and presentation of a memento. His new album – Konthar Korunyam Somiyak consisting several famous hymns was released to the Muscat Music lovers by Fr. Albert D Silva. His new Hymn Books with musical notes in Konkani and English, were released by Prescilla Machado and Dr. Manohar Pereira respectively.

In his speech as advisor and chief guest Fr. Albert congratulated the leaders of the community, specially the new Executive Committee, for their continuous efforts to keep the Mangalorean community united and vibrant in the Ruwi parish.

Suraj Rebello, the former Main Coordinator of MCCP awarded the certificate and scholarship to meritorious students of the community. Savio Derrick Rodrigues, student of Indian School Muscat, got the first place in tenth standard and Lin Pinto, student of Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir secured the first place in 12th standard.

Dilip Correa – main coordinator for Cultural and Spiritual Events presented the forthcoming year’s plan of various events in cultural, sports and spiritual.

After this formal program, entertaining cultural program commenced with a inspiring presentation of “Borem Kutam Bori Somaj – Amchea Modhem” tableau highlighting this year’s theme – “Borem Kutam Bori Somaj”. Tableau was directed by Philomena Moras.  Flavia Menezes, Clifford Castelino and Alston Moras showed their perfect talents in this.

Sangeet Sobhann 2007 commenced with an introduction of fascinating musical item “Vedhicher Sangeetachim Mankam Mothiyam” by talented youngsters Meval Dantis, Lanston Pinto, Duane Frank and Reuben Castelino. The whole audience was thrilled with the fabulous musical performance.

There was a presentation of series of scintillating songs to enthrall each and every one in the audience. The very first song “Shabhas Ye Konkana”  was sung by Joachim D’ Souza with a chorus support by Laveena Mascarenhas, Nirmala Goveas, Dolphy Vaz, Ivan Moras and Ronald Lobo. Apolinaris D’ Souza had composed this patriotic song.

Kinkulle – a children’s song presented was by Cheryl Fernandes, Josma Rodrigues,  Ashwini Aranha, Rhea Fernandes, Denzil Saldhana, Lanisa Sequeira, Larrisa Rego, Amanda Lobo, Aldrin D’ Souza, Priyanka, Dean D’ Souza, Sonalika Nazareth, Brantin Noronha, Bertil Noronha, Joel Lobo, Gizzel Fernandes, Lanita Lobo, Alston Moras, Carolin D Souza, Melisa Goveas and Relitsa Correa was enjoyed by the audience. Coordination of this song was done by Monica Dantis.

Shirandaricho Pavs, famous love song was presented by Apolinaris D’ Souza and Nirmala Goveas and aptly supported with mesmerizing dance by Shannon Pais and Stavin Fernandes. Muscat's famous Mangalorean choreographer Sonia D'Souza directed the dance sequence.

Laveena Mascarenhas, Dolphy Vaz, Ivan Moras and Ronald Lobo’s presented Ek Chondrem song and then, Sankle Geet by Ivan Moras, Monica Dantis, Nirmala Goveas, Laveena Mascarenhas, Flavia D Souza, Hilda Fernandes, Dolly Sequeira, Leera Aranha. Sankle Geeth was supported with a dance sequence by Vinita D’ Souza, Naveen Mascarenhas, Rhea, Joshna, Lancy and Anita and choreographed by Sonia D'Souza.

There were rib-tickling skits written by Shalet Noronha, an upcoming Konkani writer of the community and presented by Terry D’ Souza, Salvadore D’ Souza, Steffi Soares, Stephen Austin Barboza, Lancy Lobo, Anil D’ Souza. Josma Rodrigues offered music to these skits.

Victor Baptist Pais proposed vote of thanks.   Clarence Pinto was the anchor for the whole event.

Omantel is the main sponsor for all the 2007 –2008 events of MCCP, Ideal Tailors, Muscat Pharmacy and Marmul Tours and Travels are the major sponsors of 2007 – 2008 events. Minara (Areej Vegetables and Derivatives) is the main of Inaugural function. The other major sponsors of the event are Julian D Souza, Flavian Pereira, Intisar Corporation LLC, Oman Construction Materials Co. LLC, Valerian D Souza – Amran Est, Raphael Quadros – Zahrat Al Rowdha, Wilson D Souza – Al Khoudh Steel Furniture, Simon D Souza – Assarain Foods, Modern Oman Bakery, Talentz, Ignetius Castelino – Coca Cola, Henry Rodrigues – OIB, Henry Martis, Monica Dantis, Flynn D Lima, Francis Aranha and Raphael D Souza. 
 
Sumptuous traditional lunch catered by famous Al Arsalan Restaurant (Alwyn Saldhana) was served.

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