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Kuwait, Nov 16: Kundapur Varado Welfare Association (KVWA) represented by the ever cheerful and charismatic leader Nancy Menezes celebrated the 6th anniversary with “Children’s Day” and Wilson Olivera Konkani Musical concert on 16 November at the Kuwait Sea Sports, Raas Salmiya.
The program commenced with introduction of MC of the day Ronald Olivera. The program was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp which is symbolic by the Executive committee members Rainer Crasta, Naveen Mendonca, Nelson Mendonca, Mergin Dias along with the President Nancy Menezes. This was soon followed by the introduction of the visiting artist singer Zeena Pereira and Wilson Olivera by the compere. Zeena and Wilson Olivera welcomed the gathering with a welcome song. Local artistes Jason D`souza, Glaydis Lorena and Juliano D`mello also joined Wilson Olivera and Zeena to entertain the audience during the program.
Lots of spot prizes were given out during the short breaks. There after the audience were immersed with the items songs of Wilson and Zeena. The Chief guest of the program Fr. Melwyn and the First Secretary of the Indian Embassy Alok Kumar were escorted to the stage and were honored with Bouquets by the President. The main sponsor of the program John Fernandes, Archie Menezes were honored on this occasion with bouquets and momentos.
The students of Kundapur Varado who have excelled in the 10th std Joslita D`souza, Joswita D`souza, Rolette Quadros & Crystle Martis and 12th standard Rohan Pereira were honored with Momentos. The co-sponsers of the program were honored with Flowers by the President Nancy and Vica President Donald Mendonca. Walter Nandalike the Editor-in-chief of Daijiworld.com was honored for getting the people worldwide united through his website and also his contribution to the Konkani language. As he was not able to attend the program Wilson Saldanha of Daijiworld.com Kuwait received the memento on his behalf.
Wilson Saldanha Shirthady and Jossy Pinto Nantoor were also honored by Fr. Melwyn for their hard work through media and for supporting KVWA during their activities. Olivera Flavia well known as Carol Martis was honored with Manpatr for her achievements to promote Konkani language through her anthology of short poems. The visiting artist Zeena was honoured with momento and Wilson Olivera was honored with momento, manpatr and title “Konkan Manik”. Also Ronald Olivera who had flown all the way from Dubai to compere the program was honored with Momento and Manpatr.
Little Star of KVWA 2007 was organized where the kids in the age group of 5-8 were given 30 second time to show their talent. Vaneesa and Alister Gomes won the Princess and Prince Title which was judged by Nora, Fatma and Anita. Grace before meals was led by Wilson. Delicious food was served with a wide variety of dishes while the DJ Arayans entertained the audience with hits numbers which kept most of the people on the floor dancing.
Afternoon session had raffle draws, entry coupon draw, membership draw, child sponsorship draw with a vote of thanks song by Wilson and Zeena. The well arranged and well entertaining program came to an end at 5.15 pm. Sound, lighting, Event Management and illuminations were provided by the well known personality Anand D`souza. Music was rendered by the well known A. R. Rahman of Konkani music Adrian Gomes along with his team Satish, Manoj and Arnold.
The proceeds of the program were dedicated to the needy children’s education back home. Huge crowd, well arrangements and support from public clearly indicates that KVWA is one of the fastest growing Indian Association in Kuwait.