Mangalore: ‘Vishwas’ Celebrates Christmas with Elderly People


Mangalore: ‘Vishwas’ Celebrates Christmas with Elderly People
Report by Felcy Pinto
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP)

 
Mangalore, Dec 24: On the occasion of Christmas,  'Vishwas' organized a programme recently,  at the Day Centre for the Elderly in Valencia. The programme began with the singing of Christmas carols.  Assistant social worker Selma Fernandes, who was the master of the ceremony, welcomed the gathering and spoke about the significance of Christmas.  It was followed by a Christmas message delivered by Prof  Lidwin Lobo  of BSW at  St  Aloysius College here, who is also an experienced social worker and a member of 'Vishwas'.











The next in the agenda was the ‘Kolata’ dance from the Day Centre members. Lavina Rego and Selma Fernandes,  'Vishwas' staff members, presented  Konkani Goan cultural dance, along with the  MSW students Krupal, Sendil Kumar and Wilma Albuqueque.  The audience thoroughly enjoyed the performances.  Traditional Indian crib and the X'Mas tree were put together by the 'Vishwas' staff  Devadas Gojer.



























 

Christmas celebration this time was a low-key affair, in the light of the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai. Condolence was offered to the affected families of this carnage.  This was conducted by Kirthi Krishna, a student from SDM Law College and an active volunteer of Vishwas Trust.  A vote of thanks was proposed by Felcy Pinto, secretary of 'Vishwas'.  Traditional Kuswar and soft drink was served to all. A good number of elderly people attended this programme.

  

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  • richy, Dubai

    Thu, Dec 25 2008

    Hats off! to DAIJIWORLD & VISHWAS, you are doing really a fantastic job, bring in JOY and happiness to the most deserved people in the society, May god give you lots of happiness and strength, our prayers and best wishes to you all

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  • Geeta R.Suvarna, Udupi/Dubai

    Thu, Dec 25 2008

    Hi, Thank you Vishwas and team that was marvelous a nice way of showing gratitude to our elders. May the Almighty bless you all to do more for them. I hope and pray for more and more people to follow you in this path.

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  • Rodney, Taccode

    Wed, Dec 24 2008

    Wish you merry xmas to Vishwas and a happy new year..2009. May Almighty bless u to do more n more celebrations like these. Happy to see the elderly people. Keep up the good work guys. Appreciate it .

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  • Vijay, Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 24 2008

    Good deed Vishwas, may god bless you all.

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  • Gayathri Suvarna, Mlre,Valencia/Bahrain

    Wed, Dec 24 2008

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO VISHWAS & DAIJIWORLD. Nice pics thanks Daijiworld.Keep it up "VISHWAS" you'l are doing a real good job.Mom u luk good in Yellow saree.(hope Vishwas will celebrate New Year too..) WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2009

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