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'New Zealand Mangalorean' Launched at a Memorable Event

  •   Mon, Nov 02 2009 08:16:46 PM

New Zealand Mangalorean Launched at a Memorable Event

by Reena Fernandes - Media Release

Auckland, Nov 2: NZ Mangalorean’s inaugural event on Friday October 30 was an evening to remember by all those who attended. 

The programme began with an opening prayer/blessing by Fr Ephraim, which was followed by an inaugural speech by Basil Fernandes, the president of NZ Mangalorean Inc. The song and dance performances by talented stars entertained one and all throughout the evening.  


For the mix and mingle session, there were many fun-filled games which was enthusiastically participated by the young and the old. There was pot luck dinner which highlighted the fusion of Kiwi and Mangalorean tradition and also strongly emphasized a sense of community spirit ('Ek Kutaamb').











 The non-stop ‘Baila/Masala’ session brought everyone on the floor. It was nice to see people from all communities enjoying the occasion. Fr Sebastian said the grace before the sumptuous dinner which was enjoyed by everyone.  The evening ended with a vote of thanks by the vice-president.

About NZ Mangalorean

NZ Mangalorean Inc. was formed in September 2009 by an enthusiastic group of Mangaloreans settled in the Auckland area to bring a sense of community to those originally hailing from Mangalore, with the  aim to grow as a closely united family. (Ek Kutaamb).

The management team consists of 15 members comprising of President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Events Coordinator, Cultural Advisor, and Web Coordinator and a few co-opted members. All members serve in a voluntary capacity and are passionate about the organisation.

NZ Mangalorean Inc. endeavours to form a strong link for fellow Mangaloreans who have a keen sense of responsibility of developing and spreading our Mangalorean culture. With the support and encouragement they receive from the Mangaloreans' in New Zealand, NZ Mangalorean Inc. hopes to continue to organise social, cultural and sports activities.

The Website is accessible at http://www.nzmangalorean.org/

 
  

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  • James Gordon, Bendur/ Perth

    Tue, Apr 16 2019

    Congratulations and great job New Zealand Mangaloreans! Wish everyone the best to Management Team in your future endeavors!

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  • Louis Noronha, Bangalore/ Auckland

    Sun, Feb 27 2011

    It took me a long time to find this out. How do I become a member of the organization. thanks

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  • Bobby, New Zealand

    Wed, Aug 04 2010

    Can I please have the contact details of the auckland mangalorean association. I would also like to be associated.

    Regards

    Bobby Jay

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  • Thomas Saldanha, Kanajar / Dubai

    Fri, Nov 06 2009

    Congratulations on your new venture 'nzmangaloreans'. We are glad to see our good old friends Edward-Vera & kids as part of this association, we wish you all the best. Thomas-Lavina Saldanha & fly

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  • Stany & Maisy D,souza, Mangalore Urva

    Thu, Nov 05 2009

    Congratulations to the Great Ek Kutamb of Mangalore now living in a beautiful country. God's blessings shower upon you to continue this Kutamb with the same spirit & enthusiasm. Good to see you dearest Dexter.

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  • Sundeep Sequeira, Bajpe/Mumbai/New Zealand

    Thu, Nov 05 2009

    A hearty thanks to one and all for your encouraging comments during the early days of NZ Mangalorean Inc.With your support, we endeavour to take our organisation to great heights. Sundeep Sequeira(Vice-President)on behalf of the team at NZ Mangalorean Inc.

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  • Nathalia, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 10 2020

    I would like to be a member as well of this community

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  • Kiran, Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 02 2023

    Can I get contact details of this association. Iam in Auckland and want to join them. Thank you

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  • Linus Pinto, Mangalore /Australia

    Thu, Nov 05 2009

    Congratulations to one and all on the formation of NZ Mangalorean Association. May this acorn grow into a mighty oak and bring joy to all of you, I wish you good luck and God's Speed.

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  • Dolphi and Flavia , Udupi/Auckland

    Thu, Nov 05 2009

    A step towards right direction to keep alive Mangalorean spirit and culture. Hope to see many more great evenings.

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  • Dominic D'souza, Kuwait

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    Nice to see the Mangloreans united and enjoying themselves. I am especially happy to see my sister, bro-in-law and nephews playing an important role in the organization. Keep up the good work!

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  • Vijay and Marilyn, Mangalore/Auckland New Zealand

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    An enjoyable evening. Hope to have many more get togethers like this one !!!!!!!! The NZ Mangalorean committe did a fantastic job in organising this event.

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  • Shanthi Barboza, Moodbelle/Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    Congratulations!!Its feels very good to see the newly established Manglorean Asociation in New Zealand.We are very happy to see my brother in law Mr. Edward Barboza and his family in the pics.This association will definitely have a great success and it will make all the Mangalorean familes united(EK KUTAAMB).

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  • Alfie D'Souza, Bangalore

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    Congratulations on the formation of NZ Mangalorean Association and many thanks to the organizers for their hard work in this project. We wish you every success and hope to see all the folk from the old country getting together here and in keeping old traditions & heritage alive. Best wishes & God Bless.

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  • Hazel D'souza, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    Congratulations to all Mangaloreans in NZ. Its great to see all of you so enthusiastic and actively participating in all activities.Feel really happy to see Edward,Vera,Edson and Verrell.

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  • Wilma D'souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    A Hearty Congratulations to NZ Mangaloreans.....it is really nice to see my sister Vera, brother-in-law Edward and their twin boys Edson & Verrell in full action.

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  • Olga Fernandes, Goa / Kuwait

    Wed, Nov 04 2009

    Congratulations to NZ Mangaloreans Inc. Wish you all success. Glad to see the pics of my childhood neighbour in Kuwait, Vera, her husband Edward & their twins boys Edson & Verrell taking an active part in the choir. Thank you daijworld for posting this article.

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  • Leena Fernandes, Kuwait

    Tue, Nov 03 2009

    Congratulations New Zealand Mangalorean INC. Great Idea. Nice to see the pics of Edward, Vera, Edson & Verrell in the Choir Group and Key Board. May this Association continue their events in Mangalorean style and wish all the success of this association. Its good to see Mangaloreans rocking all over the world. Best Wishes: Leena, Placid, Melissa & Melinda

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  • Eugene, New Jersey, USA

    Tue, Nov 03 2009

    Congratulations on launching of NZ Mangalorean, Inc. by Auckland Mangalorean’s. With Pot Luck spread, mix n mingle session, games, Baila/Masala jam session and participation by one and all there is no doubt that this is a close knit “Ek Kutaambh”. Although from the photos it does not seem to be a large crowd it is heartening to see everyone having a ball. With the success of the inaugural event I am sure the word must have spread in Auckland. Wish you all the best and even greater success in future. Keep up the good work.

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  • Flo Mascarenhas, Kankanady, Mangalore/Secunderabad A.P.

    Tue, Nov 03 2009

    Its indeed hearteng to see the Mangies of New Zealand united as Ek Kutamb. Keep up the good spirit of Unity ! I am delighted to see my sis-in-law Irene, my niece Sangeeta Sequeira & her family as active mebers of this great kutamb. May the good Lord shower His abundant blessings on the Mangalorean Association & guide you in every step you take. Please take the Mangalorean culture to greater heights in that foreign land. Congratulations !

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  • Brian Vaz, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 03 2009

    GoodLuck to the Ek Kutamb Kiwi Mangaloreans. Keep it Up

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Tue, Nov 03 2009

    Long live NZ Mangalorean Inc. Mr. Edward Barboza, I can see you singing !

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  • EWAN BRITTO, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

    Tue, Nov 03 2009

    Congratulations.It is nice to see Mangalorean Association in Nz.Iam sure this will now make the members feel closer to thier home town.Pretty good numbers to begin with.I am sure this will increase ten times more within one year.ALL THE BEST EWAN BRITTO

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  • Veronica Alva & fly, udupi/Dubai

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Hi Edward & Vera Its nice to see you guys actively participating in Mangalorean association at NZ.I wish all the best to the entire team of your association.Keep it up!. Winny & fly

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  • Stanley D'Cruz, Mangalore, Sydney

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Congratulations to NZ Mangalorean Inc, the latest addition to our family of Mangalorean associations. We wish you all the success. May be in the future we can cross the Tasnman Sea to have some joint activity. Stanley D'Cruz President MCAS, Sydney

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  • Joe Britto, Nakre/Bangalore

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    It's great to see our New Zealand Mangloreans joining hands and launching a association below Down Under Auckland. The Associations in other parts of the world like Australia(Victoria Melbourne),Middle East etc are all very well run and throughly organised. Auckland and New Zealand itself being smaller , the association will surely have a huge following and most of the local Mangloreans would be proud to be associated with it.We are also wish that apart from routine meets during the 3 major Festivals this association will have a New Zeal and organise social and cultural activities which will benefit the local community especially the youngsters and make them feel at HOME although quite away from it .All the very best !

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  • Thomas D Souza, Brahmavar/Bahrain/Auckland

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    It is good to see the NZ Mangaloreans in Auckland. Feel like coming back to NZ. Surely I would like to become the member when back in Auckland. All the best

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  • Denzil Goveas, Mangalore, Kingdom of Bahrain

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Congratulations to all the members of KIWI Mangalorean group. Good to see our classmate Dexter taking active part and I am sure when he is around he will keep everyone going. Keep up the good work and wish you the best for all yr furure programmes.

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  • Aladdin Pais, Mangalore / Bombay

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Hey Guys, Thats the way to go.... Congratulations and all the best as you take this group to greater heights. Excellent mission statement - "Keeping the Mangalorean tradition alive" and motto too " One big united family (EK Kutaamb)" Keep up the good work. For those who have not visited the site the url is www.nzmangalorean.org

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  • Marilyn and Vijay, Mangalore/Auckland New Zealand

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    An enjoyable and memorable evening. Congratulations and well done. More insights into this great night can be viewed at website http://www.nzmangalorean.org/

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  • Marcel M. D'Souza, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    It's a good move. Mangaloreans settled in different continents are finally started thinking of nourishing the culture of Mangalore Catholics and joining together for social, cultural and sport activities. Please speak and read mother tongue Konkani too. Congratulations and keep it up. Marcel M. DSouza, President, Konkani writers' Forum, Mangalore.

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  • Ralph Gonsalves, Bendur/ Perth WA

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Indeed a memorable milestone for Mangalorean Konkans in NZ, wishing you all great success for the times to come. Ronnie, Chrisyl so good to see you too, singing and joining in the chorus and fun !!! Ralph

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  • Naveen D'Souza General Secretary FKCA, Bangalore

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Congratulations!!! and kuddos to all the members for the NZ Mangalorean Inc for starting this vibrant association and wish you luck and success in future endeavours. I take this opportunity to extend our invitation to join FKCA to strengthen the comunity worldwide. Check www.fkca.net for details.

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  • EUGENE DIAS, SHIRVA, LONDON

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Congratulations, Well done. We can have a cricket match in the summer, Kiwi Mangalorean versus London Mangaloreans.I wish you good luck and keep up the Mangalorean Ek Kutaamb spirit, God bless.

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    Congratulations and geat job New Zealand Mangaloreans! I salute all Mangaloreans for unitin under this umbrella to celebrate. Wish you all the best to Management Team in your future endeavors!

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  • Manuel, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Mon, Nov 02 2009

    A memorable evening indeed!Well done New Zealand Mangalorean for being the first of its kind in NZ!May your organization grow and flourish and make our traditions/culture known to one and all on that side of the globe!God bless!

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