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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Nov 28: White Doves, the well-known NGO of Mangaluru, is all set to present popular mobile acts in Mangaluru, Belthangady and Udupi from November 30, informed Jerald Fernandes, manager of White Doves.

Addressing media here on Wednesday November 28, Fernandes said, "The 24th mobile act will be organised at Holy Redeemer church ground Belthangady on November 30 and Mount Rosary church Santhekatte in Kallianpur on December 1. The show will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 2. The troupe will present a drama on a long stage measuring 185 ft on life of St Thomas titled ‘Believe’ which is written by Bannu Fernandes.”

“The mobile show will be performed on trailer trucks. The troupe consists of 150 members of actors, singers, musicians, dancers, technical and stage managers. The show will be of two hours. For the past 24 years, White Doves has been presenting the mobile acts. It has already completed over 300 shows. The group is a blend of people from all walks of life coming together to promote peace and harmony and brotherhood by showcasing their varied talents,” he said.

Founder and president of White Doves, Corrine Rasquinha and trustee Vitus Rasquinha were present.

About White Doves

With the slogan of 'sharing and caring' the NGO White Doves was established in 1990 under the leadership Corrine Rasquinha. It operates two rehabilitation institutions at Matadakani Road and Jail Road Mangaluru, caring and sheltering the abused, destitute and mentally- challenged by providing selfless support.

Most of the inmates are from distant places, found mentally deranged, lying in public places starving and delirious. It also has a children's home at Kulshekar. It distributes 150 to 200 food packets to people who are poor and abandoned on streets.