Abbasiya Konkani Families Kuwait Celebrate Christmas and New Year 2017
Kuwait: The Abbasiya Konkani Families Kuwait organised a family Christmas and new year 2017 celebrations on Thursday 22 December 2016 from 7 pm onwards.
The programme commenced with a formal welcome by compere of the evening followed by Carol Singing and a prayer song.
Fr Noel D’Almieda, Fr Milchester Furtado, Fr Xavier and Sr Lenita Lobo were welcomed to the stage. A Christmas cake was cut along with the committee members to mark the celebrations. Fr Milchester Furtado delivered the Christmas message to the audience.
Christmas Carols, Dance, Skit and the Santa were the main attraction of the programme.
AKFK President Ronnie Fernandes and Glades Noronha were felicitated with a Shawl, Fruit basket and memento for their leadership and contribution to the Konkani community.
The audience thoroughly enjoyed the dances, Skit, etc., . Prizes were distributed to the winners of the competitions organised for Christmas. Sponsors were honoured with flowers during the event.
The children were excited, as they were given lots of chocolates and goodies once Santa made his entry. The audiences too enjoyed the Dance and music, lots of spot prizes were awarded in between the dance session.
Rajesh Fernandes delivered the word of gratitude and Fr Noel D’Almeida offered the grace before meals. A grand dinner was served at the end. The programme was compered by Romeo Braganza and Deepak Andrade.
from Deon D’Souza