MCA Celebrates Christmas with Joyful event ‘NATALANCHO SAMBRHAM-2018’
Kuwait: ‘Mangalore Cultural Association’ (MCA) Kuwait organized a joyful Christmas Evening in Abbasiya, Kuwait on 28 December 2018. The programme began with a warm Welcome by compere Ben John to all the MCA members & guests. It followed with the Carol Singing by Dynamic singer & musician Anil Pais & Laveena Pais. Florine & their team led the prayer for God’s Blessing on the occasion.
MCA President Naveen Cedric D’sa then welcomed the Chief Guests of the event – Wilson D’Souza (Former Tulu Koota President 2017-2018), Ronald D’Souza (Famous Konkani Writer) & Rajesh Bhandary (Area Manager, Unimomi Kuwait). The Chief guests expressed their thoughts and wishes on the occasion of Christmas to the gathering.
Later this event impelled with various cultural programs wherein the Tableau on Birth of Jesus which was written by a famous playwright and poet Ida Lobo. It was led by the members of the cultural committee Pricilla Rodrigues & Deepak D’Souza which was emotive & attraction of the event.
Dance programs on Konkani songs where performed by MCA members & their family brought enhanced exquisiteness to the event. Audiences were kept occupied in various spot games held by Ben John and Housie Game by Herald Fernandes & Rajesh Fernandes. The winners of the Star Competition were judged by the Chief Guests of the event. Later the Chief Guests distributed prizes to the winners of the games and Star competition.
A music troupe led by an eminent singer Jaison D’Cunha brought joy to scores singing Christmas carols & made everyone dance to their beats. This troupe had singers, guitarists, brass band and clowns. The troupe was fantastic. It enriched our tradition.
Entry of Santa Claus to the event made the kids dance with him and later cherished moments by distributing goodies to all kids. Arvin D’Souza delivered the vote of thanks and Florine D’Souza recited the grace before dinner. The appetizing Mangalorean dinner was served.
The programme was well supported by the MCA managing committee and the support of all our committee members.