Dubai: Karavalichin Lharan Leaves Full House Crowd Mesmerized
News: Nanu Marol
Pics: Rupert D’Almeida, Brahmavar
Dubai, Oct 11: “Karaval Milan”, an association based in Dubai comprising 19 parishes from Kallianpur and Kundapur varado mesmerized the full house crowd during their cultural entertainment programme “Karavalichin Lharan” at Crystall Hall of India Sports Club here, recently.
The programme began with a prayer dance “Deva Tun Zavnasai Mog” by Annette Lewis, daughter-in-law of former president of Karnataka Lalita Kala Academy Peter Lewis. Then stage was taken over by Rony Byndoor, who is regarded as one of the most popular singer of Karaval. Rony Byndoor led the entertainment part with the number “Sopna Sundari”. The selection of songs was doctor-ordered for a wholesome entertainment. Glen and Sabitha sang “Kalzanth Ullas Bharla”, young talent Delina D’Cunha sang “Don Varsan Pashaar Zalin” and Avena, Anitha as well as Aroma Lewis sang “Wonder Wall”.
Rony Byndoor’s “ Noorondu Nenapu” - a Kannada number from movie ‘Bandhana’ brought all the couples on stage to dance and the dance continued for wonderful numbers like “Jab Koi Baath Ban Jaay” from Glen and Jyothi , “Mogachen Geeth” by Rony and Gretta, “Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma” from Sabitha and “Ekvotaylan” from Glen Mendonca.
Entertainment part continued with the numbers “Nidhaa” by Robert Fernandes Udyavara, “Daddy” by Stany and Delina, “Raise me Up” by Avena Lewis, “Mathen Bhor Pangur Dorina” by Rony Byndoor and Sabitha, “Wilma Maria” by Glen Mendonca and “Ye Adkulya, Ye Budkulya” by Rony and team.
Stage Programme
A small stage programme was also held wherein Karaval Milan secretary Mr James Pius D Souza presented a brief report. Rony Byndoor briefed about “Karaval Milan” and its various activities. Henry D Paula, Editor – Kutam Weekly and his wife were felicitated by Karaval Milan’s founder president Charles Mascarenhas.
Paula in his brief address congratulated Karaval Milan and all associations in Dubai for keeping Konkani alive. He was of the opinion that Konkani awareness is more in Gulf than Mangalore and Mumbai. Budding talent of Karaval Milan Goldina D’Souza was also honoured during the programme for her continued support to Karaval Milan.
Apart from singing, wonderful dances were also performed by young kids of Karaval Milan. Members from Kemmannu Flowers presented energetic “Goyncho Mando” and also Sabita & Kate performed a dance from the film ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’. A comedy skit “Pandithache Pisant Puth” was presented by Byndoor Catholic Association. Noted keyboard player James Fernandes Fernandes provided the background music for the entire programme. For charity purpose American auction, Housie–Housie and lucky dip were conducted. Different spot games were conducted and attractive prizes were distributed. The programme concluded with non-stop baila dance by Rony Byndoor and group.