Mangalore: A cultural Extravaganza Marks 'Christa Namana'
Report: Deccan Herald
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Mangalore, Dec 21: 'Jesus Christ is not just for Christianity but for the entire humanity, and whoever believes in humanity should believe in Jesus too' Doordarshan Kendra Senior Director Dr Mahesh Joshi said addressing Christa Namana, a unique programme organised by Bangalore Dooradarshan and Sandesha Foundation at Milagres Jubilee Hall here on Saturday.
A cultural extravaganza marked Christa Namana which was live telecast on DD-Karnataka and DD-Chandana.
Archbishop of Bangalore Rev Dr Bernard Moras said " When the whole world is under the shadow of terror, trauma and financial crisis, the message of Christmas proves most relevant and essential, he said only the principles propagated by Jesus Christ could bring new hopes to people at a time when the entire world reeled under a strange turmoil."
“The stories of those who survived the recent terror attacks and trauma show that the values of faith, family and friendship are still alive. Celebration of Christmas in such a situation appears an ideal response,” he remarked.
“Tyranny, oppression and gross injustice to the people were rampant when Lord sent his messenger to the earth hundreds of centuries back. Unfortunately, similar fear and uncertainty are prevailing all around us even today,” Dr Moras regretted. Stating that mysterious are the ways of the Lord, the Archbishop said it was something unique that the programme was being held at a place, right opposite to which the Adoration Monastery was desecrated and the devotees were beaten up by miscreant on September 14 and 15.
Bishop of Mangalore Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, CSI Mangalore Bishop Emeritus Rev Dr C L Furtado (Retd), Prof B M Hegde of the World Academy and Authentic Healing Science, Alva’s Foundation Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva and writer Sara Aboobakar, Sandesha Foundation Director Rev Dr Valerian Mendonca were present.
Sandesha artistes presented ‘Christodaya’ a dance ballet while students of Fr Muller Institutions staged another ballet ‘Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya’. The variety also included Kannada Carol by Milagres Church Choir and Konkani Carol by Bajpe Church Choir.