Experience Melody of Love: Cultural Musical Ballet from Fr Dr Charles Vas SVD
Mangaluru: “MELODY OF LOVE” (Prem Ragini) a love song on the Biblical themes from Creation of the Universe to the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus directed by “A Singing Visionary”, A Dancing Missionary”; A Bhajan Chanting Catholic Priest”; “An Evangelist through Dance” famed Fr Dr Charles Vas, SVD was organized at Holy Family Church, Omzoor on 16th March 2019. Around 50 of artists from Sangeeth Abhinay Academy, Mumbai performed “Prem Ragini” ballet providing a holistic experience.
During the occasion Fr Dr Charles Vas was felicitated by Mangalore Diocese Vicar General Msgr Maxim Noronha. Fr Charles Vas was born in Omzoor Parish. Later he was ordained a Priest of SVD Congregation in the year 1976. His journey of preaching about experiencing God through song and dance started since then. He has produced more than 40 devotional CD’s. Fr Charles Vas is a Poet, Composer, Musician and a Director of various musical events.
More than 1000 people in and around of Omzoor Parish witnessed the gala musical event. The free cultural musical ballet was organized by Parish Council of Holy Family Church, Omzoor, Mermajal in the able leadership of Fr Alwyn D”Cunha, the present Parish Priest.
Earlier Parish Priest Fr Alwyn D’Cunha welcomed the gathering. Parish Pastoral Council Vice President Patrick Pinto read the Citation on Fr Charles Vas. Secretary Oswal D’Souza proposed vote of thanks.