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Kuwait Konkans’ Non-stop Entertainment Bash Entrances Audience

  •   Sat, May 24 2008 09:58:58 AM

Report & pics by Wilson and Priya Saldanha, Shirthady/ Kuwait
for Daijiworld Media Network – Kuwait (GA)

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Kuwait, May 24: Friday May 23 evening marked an entertainment-filled day in Kuwait with the Kuwait Konkans organizing a non-stop entertainment programme mixed with drama, melody, dances and jokes.  It was a first experiment and experience in Kuwait with mixture of so many varieties of entertainment.

The programme by the Kuwait Konkans was organized at the Masrah Hawally Auditorium.  Programme commenced sharp at 4 pm with the coordinator of the programme Pascal Pinto introducing the compere Walter Nandalike, to the audience. This was followed by a prayer by Janet and a welcome dance performed by Caren Barboza, visiting artist from Mumbai.

The coordinators of Kuwait Konkans Pascal, Helen, Louis, Ivan and Diany along with M Ganapathi, ambassador of India to Kuwait, Lawrence and Anne D’ Souza, Fr Melvyn D’Cunha, Fr Vincent D’ Souza, parish priest of Alangar Church, Krishna, manager of Air India and Agnel Rodrigues of Costal TV were called up to the stage and introduced by the compere.

























After the lighting of the lamp Francis Cascia, the writer of the famous drama “Matharo Chorbela”, Adrian Gomes, the musician who is always behind the keyboards and trumpet providing mind-blowing music to most of the entertainment programmes in Kuwait, Rony D`Cunha who has rendered his melodious voice  and entertained the audience in Kuwait as well as other countries, Esther Noronha who at a very tender age has won the hearts of dance and music lovers and last but not the least Water Nandalike for his contribution to the whole world through his website www.daijiworld.com connecting people across the world, were felicitated with Maan Pathr, memento, shawl, flowers and fruits. Souvenir was released by M Ganapathi, ambassador of India to Kuwait. Snacks were served to all audience during the break..

The much-awaited event was filled with musical and dance performances by the visiting artistes.  Konkani's singing legend Henry D'Souza of 'Katrina' fame, along with Anitha Samson and Esther Noronha from Mangalore, Kuwait's very own Rony D'Cunha and Jossy D’Cunha entertained the audience with Konkani and Hindi numbers.  Adrian Gomes entertained the audience with his solo instrumentals.





























Esther performed spectacular Bharatanatyam dance on the occasion.  As a special attraction, Francis Fernandes Cascia's popular play 'Matharo Chorbela' was staged with the artistes from Mumbai and Dubai. The lead role was played by Francis Cascia himself.  Betty Naaz, Edwin Banz, Flora D’Souza, Gregory Sequeira, Joseph Silva, Julie Vas, Jyothi D’Souza, Peter Pais and Shanthi Barboza assisted him to keep the audience entertained for two and half hours.  The stage set by David D`souza gave a special effect to the entire program.  Lights were provided by Anand (Illuminations), Sound by Mathew & Thomas, make up by Sunil and Shashikanth Prasanaik was sound engineer for drama.

Music maestro Adrian Gomes directed the music for the entire musical show. A comedian’s team led by Nellu Permannur (Neville Veigas) along with Canute Veigas and Dimple Pinto who were specially flown from Mangalore entertained the audience with their rib-tickling comedy.  'Dance Illusions’, a vibrant dance group performed to the tunes of the latest numbers to mesmerize the audience.  The programme was well compered by Walter Nandalike and co-compere Jennifer D`Silva.

It was an evening of complete entertainment put forth with the motto of raising funds to assist a school building at Alangar- Moodbidri.

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  • Peter Sequeira, Kuwait

    Mon, May 26 2008

    Dear Helen,Diany,Pascal, Louis &Ivan, Indeed, it was a great show.We enjoyedit but it was too long... If at all you all organize another show, please make sure to cut the time... Finally, all the best, you have done it for a real good cause.... More over,Mr. Lawrence D'souza has been giving a great assistance to the Poor. Let us learn something from Mr. Lawrence.... Once again, keep up the good work....

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  • Fredrick Pereira, Kuwait

    Mon, May 26 2008

    Excellent program Kuwait Konkans you have done really very well. The whole show was really wonderful, we enjoyed it. Only the sound in between sometime was not clear, but other everything was fantastic. I wish you All The Very Best Kuwait Konkans for your all future entertainments.

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan Kuwait

    Tue, May 27 2008

    Congratulations to the kuwiat konkans the evening was full of entertainment I appreciate the organisers efforts on staging the colourful stage show, bringing the artists from India specialy the efforts taken by Mr. P.B.Pinto and Mr. Lawrence Dsouza is remarkable to help the school building fund, the etertainment was noteworthy with giving ample opportunity to the new faces as well as the experienced, honouring the artists was a most admireable thing that the KK had done.

    The supurb acting by Francis Casia and his team, the entertainment by Ester Noronha, as wel as songs by Henry Dsouza, Anitha Samson, Rony Dcunha,was enjoyable.as well as enthusiatic comparing by Mr. Walter Nandalike was notable in short the envening was a remarkable one can remember for a long time I wish the five pillers of KK Mr.Pascal Pinto,Louis, DainyCoutinho,helen pinto, Louis, and Ivan. every sucuss

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  • Benedict D'Souza, Mangalore

    Sat, May 24 2008

    Good site. Keep it up and keep us connected.

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  • Urban D'souza, Shirva-Kuwait

    Sat, May 24 2008

    Dear Kuwait Konkans' Committee members Mr. Pascal Pinto, Mr. Louis, Mr.Ivan Mrs. Helen and Mrs. Diany Congratulation for the Success of the entertainment programme. We really enjoyed the evening mixed with variety of events specially Matharo Chorbela Drama, Jokes and dances by young and talented Easther Noronha. Professional direction by Joy Paladka, Trilling Music direction from Adrain Gomes and wonderful Compering by Mr.Walter(Daijiworld) . Thanks & God Bless Mr. Lawrence D'souza (Caesars Group) and others for Sponsering this event for the good cause. All the best & God Bless Kuwait Konkans - Urban D'soza, Janet & Fly - Shirva-Kuwait

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  • MRS. VINITHA, FAHAHEEL

    Sat, May 24 2008

    Excellent! keep it up Kuwait Konkans. The whole show was really wonderful.In future try to begin the programme in time so that people those who have work next day can reach back early. And one thing you have not honoured Sangith Samrat Mr.Henry D'souza who was the elderly person. Anyway All The Very Best to Kuwait Konkans for your future entertainments. We enjoyed the whole show.

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