Kuwait: Variety Entertainment Contest for Children at KCWA Christmas Tree
News & Pics: Wilson & Priya Saldanha, Shirthady/Kuwait
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait (SB)
Kuwait, December 11: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), under the leadership of its president Rudy D’Souza, organized its annual Christmas Party at the Carmel School Auditorium (basement hall) on
Friday December 10.
The programme commenced with an introduction by Steven Machado and inviting the judges of the various competitions along with Praveen Menezes, the time keeper for the competitions, to the programme.
There were fancy dress competitions for the children in the age groups 0 and 6 years, dance competition for those aged between 7 - 12 and 13 - 19 years, duet singing competition for the ones aged above 19 years and above and star making competition for all. The competition part was compered by Sunitha.
The judges of the competitions were welcomed on the stage and were honoured by KCWA president, Rudy D’Souza followed by the president’s address. Sponsors and co- sponsors of the programme were also
felicitated on the occasion. The merit scholarships sponsored by Mabel and Sam Alphonso, P V Saldanha, Lawrence D’Souza and late Thomas Castelino were awarded to the students of std X and std XII of Kuwait
and India, for their academic excellence.
‘Spinns Confectionery’-sponsored extra-curricular award for the members' children, was awarded for the children who won in the CBSE inter-school competitions, inter-college competitions or represented the school outside the state/country in the academic year 2009-10. Lots of spot prizes were also awarded in between. Christmas tableau directed by Mabel Bala Suvarna along with a message was one of the events of the day. Fr John Harry D’Souza delivered the Christmas message to the gathering.
Prizes were distributed to the competition winners. Children were excited, as they were loaded with lots of chocolates and gifts. Most awaited Santa entered immediately after the Christmas carols and dance “Bhagi Nathal”. The CD of super hit drama “Kuwait Sodunn Vethana” was made available for sale.
The Gulf Voice of Mangalore runner-up Warren D’Souza was honoured by president Rudy D’Souza. Special member’s draws were held for the active members present on the venue, and also for the renewal of the
memberships for 2011. Hamper draw was held with fabulous prizes during the event. A grand dinner prepared by Royal Plaza Catering company was served at the end.