Dammam: Saudi Konkan Youngsters Celebrate Nativity Feast

by Sherry Pereira - Belthangady

Dammam, Sep 30: Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY), Dammam has organized this year’s Monthy Fest on Friday the 28th September, 2007 at a Farm-hall in the outskirts of Dammam-city. Large number of Konkani speaking families, bachelors and friends assembled to participate in the celebrations.

The programme began by Roshan D’Souza, Valencia, welcoming the distinguished guests and briefly narrated the objectives of the association. Then he handed over the helm of day’s activities to SKY President Ronald Fernandes, Shirthady, who was also the Master of Ceremony. Anil Tauro, Kateel, SKY Treasurer gave the financial report to the audience and kept them updated. It is being feast of our lady; the celebration began devotionally with prayers, followed by offering the flowers by little children to Infant Mary. The ‘Noven’ was consumed by one and all to signify the day’s importance.

The audience was kept engrossed to the stage by series of entertainment such as variety of dance items, songs, several skits, spot games, Lucky draw, housie-housie and other cultural activities. Delicious lunch was served along with home-made ‘vorn’ which was relished by all.

The prizes were announced by Sherry Pereira, Belthangady and given away by various dignitaries. Mark Tellis, Chikmagalur gave the vote of thanks. The day’s activities adjudged by everyone as fabulous.

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