Gerry D'Mello

Daijiworld Media Network - Canada

Mississauga (Canada), May 1: Canada's premier Konkani Association 'Mangalorean Association of Canada' (MAC) will present the most spectacular evening of the year ‘MAC Social – 2018’ on May 5th at the renowned Payal Banquet and Convention Centre, Mississauga from 6.30 pm, a night of entertainment filled with lovely music, innovative games, lots of exciting prizes and cha-cha competition. Undoubtedly ‘MAC Social 2018’ extravaganza under the dynamic leadership of the incumbent president Manohar Pais will be a thrilling and most memorable event with the presence of most popular live band, ‘Memory Lane’ and renowned compere Ken Alemao.

Although MAC is only nineteen years old, it is Canada's premier Mangalurean Konkani association and in the current year 2018, completes 17 glorious years of venturing into the much acclaimed family social event 'MAC Social'. The sole objective of this super event is to bring various families together under one roof in the spirit of oneness under the banner of love, joy and peace.

Manohar Pais


Executive committee members

The MAC, with members originating from different parts of Coastal Karnataka, has formed as one family in the distant land of Canada. Their motto is ‘Together we can make difference’ and by organizing various spiritual, cultural, social and sports events attract every Mangalurean to this wonderful organization. Its unequivocal commitment in preserving the rich Konkani language, culture and tradition and strengthening the relationship with Mangaloreans in Canada is praiseworthy.

The MAC working group consists of the executive committee and functional committees comprising of MAC members whose skills and talents encompass a wide spectrum of jobs and activities. The executive committee is the top executive and administrative body of MAC. The executive committee and various functional committees are jointly accountable to ensure the smooth working of the organization. Each member takes immense pride in fulfilling the responsibility assigned. The association also has the unflinching support and spiritual guidance of Fr Edwin D’Souza, former parish-priest of Sts Martha and Mary parish, Mississauga. It is due to the dedicated and untiring efforts of life, former executive committee members, current executive committee members and the departed members that MAC has triumphed over challenges and accomplished great things.

The growth of MAC during the past one and half decade is phenomenal. Everyone who is close to the association can boldly assert that the selfless dedication of the past and current executive committee members is the key success of this great institution. As a recognition for its superb achievements, MAC has been recognized by Mandd Sobhann (Mangaluru based Konkani organization that is striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide), as one of the best 25 Konkani associations in the world and honoured by the President of India in 2010 in Mangaluru, India. Truly, it is a tremendous accomplishment and this fact is a matter of great pride for every Mangalurean residing in Canada. MAC is also a member of the Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations, Bengaluru, India.

Recently concluded a month long Lenten programme in Konkani organized by MAC under the able leadership of the incumbent president Manohar Pais, the executive committee and in particular spiritual secretary Nina Crasta is a true example of MAC’s dedication in assisting spiritual needs of the Konkani community here in Canada.

Without any prejudice, with its accomplishments of yesterday, its successes of today and its triumphs of tomorrow, MAC will remain as a beacon of hope for every Mangalurean residing in Canada and especially for the younger generation.