Doha : Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) Celebrates Anniversary in Style
Media Release
Doha, May 17: The Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) celebrated its first anniversary in a grand style at the Doha Cinema Auditorium on May 15 evening packed with many guests from abroad and Konkani enthusiasts .
MCA created a landmark by organizing three major events within a gap of one year, namely, Wilfy Nite in May 08, Gulf Voice of Mangalore in Oct 08 and Mataro Chorbela on May 15, where all events included well known artistes from India.
The anniversary event was flagged off with the MCA anthem song. Mangalore’s popular and dynamic compere, Aloysius Dsouza who was flown in specially for the event, took charge of the proceedings .
A brief singing event was organized by local talents Gulf Voice of Mangalore Second Runner-up Roshan Edward Dsouza, Patrick D’Souza, Wilson Mendonca, Wilma Pinto, Sony Rodrigues, Lorna Pinto. All the songs were rendered from Wilfy Rebimbus' hit albums.
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An impressive felicitation program was organized during the event. NRE Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Ronald Colaco accompanied by his wife Jean Colaco was the chief guest, Walter Nandalike founder of Daijiworld was the guest of honor. Francis Fernandes Cascia, a veteran dramatist who broke the Konkani show records, was honored by MCA for his contribution to Konkani stage. "Despite my age, I grow younger because of the support from associations like MCA, leaders like Felix Lobo and ever-loving Konkani well wishers, and I want to contribute more to Konkani stage" said 64-year-old Francis Fernandes Cascia.
Felix Lobo, entrepreneur and philanthropist, was also felicitated for his recent award 'Entrepreneur of the year ' from FKCA Bangalore. He was honored with Shawl, citation, fruits and a memento. Veena Pais read the citation, Fr Wilson D'Souza director of Catholic Education Board Mangalore, draped the Shawl, Ronald Colaco presented the citation and Walter Nandalike presented the memento to Felix Lobo. Stephanie Lobo, wife of Felix lobo, and son Floyd Lobo were also present ..
In his thanksgiving address, Felix Lobo urged more people to come forward to contribute towards the cause of the needy and poor. He hailed MCA members’ dedication to achieve the goal to reach the poor, down trodden and orphans.
MCA has already contributed Rs 5 lakhs towards Orphans in Mangalore and promised another 15 lakhs in the coming three years.
Walter Nandalike, guest of honor, speaking on the occasion congratulated MCA for completing the first year under the president ship of Harry Lobo. He said, he was honored to share the stage with eminent social leaders like Felix Lobo and Ronald Colaco.
Ronald Colaco in his address stressed the need for unity among the Christian community worldwide. He reminded how horrific it was to face recent Church attacks in Mangalore and called people to support the causes of uniting Christian organizations back home. He briefed the audience about his dream to build-up Taluk level Christian federation units all over the state. He said, he does not have political ambitions, but was concerned about the unity and promotion of Christian community specially in Karnataka. He assured his support to any kind of such initiatives. Praising MCA's role in social service he instantly donated AED 30,000 (About Rs 4 Lakhs) to the cause of poor and needy through MCA.
Earlier, Harry Lobo, president ,welcomed the guests and thanked sponsors and every individual who supported the event.
Benjamin Rebello proposed vote of thanks.
Matharo Chorbela, Konkani comedy written by Francis Fernandes Casica, directed by Joy Paladka presented its 35th show which was appreciated by the audience .
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