Report & Pics by: Rouben D’Souza and Henry D’Almeida
for Daijiworld Media Network – Bahrain (GA)
Bahrain, Jun 30: Konkan Singers Club held its Welcome Dance cum Konkan Delight function on Thursday June 26 at Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant in Adliya Bahrain, which was attended by about 350 persons. The entertainment secretary Oswald D’Souza welcomed the gathering and started the function by drawing 5 gift vouchers of Konkan Delight for the benefit of early birds.
The induction ceremony of the Executive Committee for 2008 was carried out by well-known Toast Master and district Governor Philip D’Mello who has been a senior member of the club. President Henry D’Almeida in his speech requested the members for their cooperation by participating in the programmes and functions.
Dances as part of cultural programme were presented by the pairs of Jerald Noronha & Vijay D’Cunha and Nishel Gomes & Susan Alva.
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Seated from left to right: General Secretary- Clement Lobo, President – Henry D’Almeida, Vice-president – Walter Noronha, Treasurer – Charles D’Mello
Standing from left to right: Sports secretary – Vincent Duraudo, Assistant sports secretary – Peter D’Costa, Entertainment secretary – Oswald D’Souza, Assistant entertainment Secretary – Rico Braganza, Assistant treasurer – Moses Cutinho, Assistant general secretary – Rouben D’Souza
The highlight of the evening was Konakn Prince & Princes 2008 contest. There were 2 age groups, below 8 and above 8 to 12 years. Total of 20 children took part in the competition. Winners were:
Below 8 years:
Konkan Prince: Solomon Veigas
Konkan Princess: Stavisha Fernandes
Above 8 to 12 years:
Konkan Prince: Enoch D’Souza
Konkan Princess: Eunice D’Souza
Winners were presented with sashes and prizes. As a gesture, consolation prizes were distributed to all contestants. All eligible members who dropped their membership cards were given away the Delight gift voucher. All the attendees were served with a welcome drink and sumptuous buffet. Live music was provided by the famous band “Aryan Fame” The function was compered by Oswald D’Souza.