Dubai: Class and Style Mark Emirates Pangalites 5th Anniversary
 
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai (NR)

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Dubai, Feb 2: The parishioners of Shankerpura - Pangla spread all over UAE, gathered together at Ratsky Club hall in Ramada Hotel Deira on Feb 1, 2008 and were present throughout the day, to mark the 5th anniversary of Emirates Pangalites.

Though the weather in UAE was windy and dusty, the spirit of Pangalites was flying high as a packed audience gathered to celebrate the anniversary in style. The day was filled with fun, laughter and entertainment alongwith the felicitation ceremony.

The event began with a classical dance performance with a prayer theme by a little girl Damitra Castelino. A felicitation program was organized by the association. Fr Freddy D'Souza of St Mary's Church was the chief guest. Daiji Dubai convener Hemacharya and Daiji Rang Mandir convener Dayan D'Souza were the guests of honor.

As a part of Pangalites' annual honoring program to the community service achievers, Joseph Mathias an entrepreneur and social worker and Walter Nandalike the editor-in-chief of Daijiworld.com were both honored for their meritorious service to the community.

Fr Freddy honored Joseph Mathias and Hemacharya honored Walter Nandalike with a shawl. Dayan D'Souza presented a memento. Michael Castelin, the founder president introduced Joseph and Walter and briefed the gathering about the reasons behind honoring these individuals.

As part of  the program young and experienced Pangalite members as well as the guests artistes entertained the audience with a display of their talent and skill. The entertainment attractions were dance numbers from Damitra, Diksha, Dallen and others,  Bharatha Natyam by Lavina, songs by Ashwin, Joel, Jacklin,and Dinesh Correa and troupe.

Skits were another segment of the program as parishioners as well as guest artistes entertained with their comedy skills. Dubai Shila, a mini play written by Walston D'Sa Pangla was presented as main attraction. It was hugely successful in entertaining the crowds. Clevin D'Souza, Caren D'Souza and Joel compered the entire show with regular breaks.

Earlier, Dolphy D'Mello conducted another brief stage program to felicitate the sponsors of the event. All those members who had worked to organize this colorful event too were felicitated.  Shirva parishioner & former Zilla Panchayath vice-president Leena Mathias  was a surprise guest at the event, who was welcomed and felicitated with flowers.

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