Bahrain: Nelson Alva to Lead Bahrain Pangalites
by Steevan D'Souza and Rony Martis
Bahrain, Jan 12: Pangalites in Bahrain got together to celebrate the feast of their patron St. John The Evangelist at the Papillon Banquet Hall recently.
Program started with a Hymn by Hannah Miranda and James Miranda spoke on importance of St John Evangelist, Henry Castelino welcomed the gathering.
Nelson Alva proposed to setup a new committee to carry on activities among the Bahrain Pangalaites.
A committee comprising of Nelson Alva as president, Henry Castelino as advisor, James Miranda, Alwyn Alva, Valerian Noronha and Valerian D’sa were chosen as Committee members.
Children presented some entertainment with songs from Edlyn Alva, Hannah Miranda, Melissa Martis, Jane D’and D'souza a dance by Edna Noronha and Lavita Fernandes.
Games for children were played and spot prizes were given. Pangalites Businessmen in Bahrain came forward to Co-sponsor the event.
Beverages and delicious buffet was served by the papillon Restaurant. The event had music and compered by Charles D’mello.
The celebration ended with a vote of thanks by Henry Castelino