Pamboor Welfare Association Celebrates Monti Fest 2018 in Kuwait
Kuwait: On the occasion of Mother Mary’s Birthday Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) a leading and one and only overseas association from Pamboor parish, celebrated the feast which is known as Monti Fest on September 21 at Harmony Hall, Salmiya as per the Mangalorean Catholic traditions & culture.
The celebration started at 7:30 pm with the introduction by compere Shawn Pereira.
Presidents and representatives of various Mangalorean associations in Kuwait, such as KCWA, Tulu Koota, Pangala, Shirva, Bhrammavar, Kanajar, UMK, Abbasiya Konkani families, the family members and friends of PWAK were present on this occasion.
The statue of Infant Mary was decorated with beautiful flowers. Sunil and Wilma Menezes conducted the Novena service. All the children were given a plate of flowers to offer Infant Mary singing, ‘Moriek Hogalsian.’ After the novena service, children led the prayer.
Chief Guest of the event was Kevin Misquith, a leading singer amongst the Mangalorean community. On the stage PWAK director Stany Monis, president Samson Noronha and PWAK vice president Johnson Fernandes were present.
President Samson Noronha first briefed on the Pamboor parish and PWAK to the guests and welcomed the gathering. The sponsors and the guests were honored with flower bouquets. A cake cutting ceremony was held by the guests and the committee members of PWAK. Chief guest Kevin Misquith, in his speech, spoke about his link with Pamboor parish and highlighted the importance of unity of the Pamboorians abroad and wished everyone a happy feast.
A variety of entertainment including group dances, spot prizes etc. were held by compere Shawn. Auction and instant lucky draw were the attraction of the event. There were plenty of gifts for the crowd. DJ Cheslee D’Souza entertained the crowd with melodious music. Vice president Johnson Fernandes thanked the guests, sponsors, compere, DJ, Caterers and the support team. Compare Shawn offered the grace before the meals. As per the Mangalorean Catholic tradition novem followed by a traditional vegetarian meal with vorn, pathrade prepared by M&M caterers was served to all. There were around 175 guests present on this occasion.
Report by: Lavita Monteiro
Pics by: Vinod Monteiro
