Mangalore: 'Golden' United Youngsters to Honour Six Founder Members
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SB)
Mangalore, Oct 11: United Youngsters, one of the oldest and active associations formed in 1949 under the initiative of legend singer-composer Wilfy Rebimbus will honour six of its founder members on grand finale day of United Youngsters' golden jubilee celebration at Milagres Hall here on Sunday October 18. The 248th Wilfy Nite will also be the part of this glorious celebration.
Top: (From L to R)Vincent Lorena, Percy D’Sa, Adolphus D’Souza
Bottom: (From L to R) Clifford D’Souza, Donald D’Souza, Harold D’Silva
Six founder members of United Youngsters Vincent Lorena, Percy D’Sa, Harold D’Silva, Donald D’Souza, Clifford D’Souza, Adolphus D’Souza who are spread around Mangalore, Mumbai and other places contributed to the success of the association and will be befittingly honoured.
"It is not easy to complete 50 years for any association of any calibre, but United Youngsters with the keen dedication and support of all members is witnessing its golden jubilee year. We are happy to see six founder members are attending the celebration on October 18and we are indeed happy to honour them for their sacrifice and support to this organisation" said Wilfy Rebimbus speaking to Daijiworld.
Earlier Announcement:
Mangalore: Curtain to Fall on Golden Jubilee Celebrations of United Youngsters on Oct 18
Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (CN)
Mangalore, Oct 6: Renowned ‘United Youngsters’ has been organizing various entertainment events throughout the year to mark its golden jubilee.
The valedictory ceremony of the grand golden jubilee celebrations will be held on Sunday October 18, at Milagres Hall in the city. Rt Rev Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop of Shimoga, will preside over the function.
Capt Merwin Pinto, who is a former member of United Youngsters, besides being the producer of the first ever Konkani movie ‘Mog Ani Maipas’, will be the chief guest.
Bishop Gerald and Capt Merwin Pinto
Seven founder members of United Youngsters—Wilfy Rebimbus, Donald D’Souza, Clifford D’Souza, Harry D’Silva, Vincent Lorena, Percy D’Sa, and Adolphus D’Souza—will be the special guests on the occasion.
To commemorate the event, United Youngsters will release a VCD of ‘Mog Ani Maipaas’, and a DVD of ‘Wilfy’s Golden Sentimental Nite’ held at TMA Pai Hall in August this year.
Repeated requests from Wilfy’s fans have led United Youngsters to come out with the discs.
Apart from the above, the distribution of a special edition of Wilfy’s Golden Collection comprising 40 volumes brought out this year will commence on the occasion. Those who have booked the set can collect their copies from the venue.
The golden jubilee celebrations had begun early this year with the staging of Konkani play, ‘Kon Kithem Munta’ which had won second place in the Daiji Dubai drama competition held in the city.
Later, in April, two books penned by United Youngsters head Wilfy Rebimbus were released—‘Kogull Gaitha’ a compilation of 500 songs of Wilfy and ‘Kogulle Patlyaan’ a study of Wilfy’s songs by Nandini (Stella D’Costa).
‘Wilfy’s Golden Sentimental Nite’, was held on August 2 and was one of the biggest events in the city. Thousands of the singers’ fans had to go home disappointed as they could not get tickets due to the overwhelming response. The event was held at TMA Pai Convention Hall in the city.
On August 15, Wilfy’s 247th Nite was staged at the city’s Don Bosco Hall. On the occasion, five senior artistes of ‘Wilfy Nite’ were honoured for service rendered over the past many years.
248th Wilfy Nite
On this day, people will witness a memorable programme which will have the songs of yesteryears specially sung in old dramas. The singers with Wilfy will be Meena Rebimbus, Vishwas, Veena, Ivan Sequeira from Mumbai, Prem Kumar, Claud D’Souza, Babitha Pinto, and Munita Veigas.
File Picture : Aug 2, 2009
Leslie Rego will compere the entire event
Dolla along with Memory will enact rib-tickling skits. Pappan–Joswin will lead the music while Leslie Rego will compere the show.
Entries are restricted to invitees and the members of United Youngsters can be contacted for the passes. The programme will start at 5:30 pm sharp.
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