By Florine Claudia Lobo - Germany
Bonn, Sep 13: The Konkani Association of Germany organized the “Monthi Fest” on September 8, 2007 in Bonn, Germany for the 4th consecutive year. Families and Religious from all over Germany and Netherlands participated in the Function.
The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Steevan D’souza along with Fr Robert Rego, in Konkani There was a beautiful procession with children showering flowers and the adults holding the flowers to be offered to our lady. The New grains specially bought from Mangalore were blessed.
After the mass there was a celebration with lots of fun and frolic. The “Roas” which was flavored with the newly blessed grains was distributed and the “Nouve Jawan” with 7 different vegetables was enjoyed by everyone. There was lot of entertainment in the form of Konkani music, Housie Housie and spot prizes. The highlight of the program was beautiful bollywood dances performed by our younger generation i.e. Ms Caroline Periera, Mas. Mitch Lobo and Mas. Connell Lobo.
The New Committee Members were appointed for the next five years. The Members from left to right are Anthony D’silva (President), Kevin Coutinho, Florine Claudia Lobo, Sr Blecilla, Rupert D’mello, Simon Dias and Fr Steevan.
In short it reminded us of our great Mangalorean tradition which bought the whole community and the families together. Thus, showcasing the culture and inculcating it into our younger generations.
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