News: Clarence Pinto
Daijiworld Media Network – Muscat
Muscat, Feb 3: The Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP – Sts Peter and Paul Church – Ruwi) is all set to present a ‘Mega Annual Fun Sports Day’ for its members on Friday, February 4.
The event will be held at GDPC Ground (Al Ghobra Power & Desalination Co.Ground) - Al Ghobra and will commence at 11.30 am. It is expected to last till 6.30 pm.
Many exciting and traditional items for young and adults have been planned for the day. Face painting, candy floss and dancing with the carton characters will be the special attraction for children. Ladies will enjoy henna. There are early bird prizes and group prizes too.
“Over the years it has turned out to be one of the biggest and most enjoyable events and we have taken utmost care and diligent planning to present a fantastic day for our members even this year”, said Cyprian Misquith, energetic and passionate vice- president of MCCP, pointing out the highlights of the mega fun and sports day organized by the executive committee of the Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP – Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi).
Continuing his views on preparation he said, “We have changed the venue from usual Muscat Sports Complex, Al Wadi Al Kabir to Al Ghobra Power and Desalination Company, Football Ground at Al Khuwair (Ghobra), just to complement the famous old saying – ‘ the distance makes the human bonds stronger.’
In fact the various fun games and programmes to be presented during the event are a secret for everyone to think, and suspense that what has to come up next. A professional compere has been arranged to take care of the entire event.
While the sumptuous food will leave the members licking their fingers, there will be great opportunities for the local Konkani singers and artistes to display their singing and music talents and thus to inspire the Mangalore community to dance and enjoy. Numerous wonderful gifts will be given away during the day and that will be one in a life time experience.
“As we know MCCP Fun Sports Day is one of the biggest event of the year and appreciated by all Mangalorean, We, MCCP EC, have formulated many exciting games for the members and I am sure it will be enjoyed by all. We have live band with well-known local artistes and singers showcasing their talents. Some of the famous Mangalorean artistes will present their skills and perform for the first time in front of the Mangalorean Community”, says Lancy Lobo, well known stage actor of the community, a committed community worker and vice president.
Monica Dantis, the president of MCCP extended a warm invitation to all the members and said “This is a very special event for us, the executive committee and hence, we have planned a well balanced programme. Further, this year the fun sports are held at a new venue, a new compere and to satisfy everyone, we have organized sports for sports lovers and cultural shows for those who love cultural activities.
Kids will have a lot of enjoyment and fun with cartoon characters, face painting and so on. I am sure it will be a perfect festive atmosphere for all of us. Our executive team has planned a very special event so that all the members will have memorable day, she added.