Perampally Welfare Association Kuwait Celebrated Monti Fest
Kuwait: Perampally Welfare Association – Kuwait (PWA) celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary “Monti Fest” at the Indian Public School Auditorium, Salmiya on Friday, September 29, under the leadership of President Arun D’Souza.
More than 160 devotees had gathered to celebrate the “Monti Fest”. Prayer to worship our Blessed Mother Mary was led by Edna D’Souza. Group of children offered flowers, Youngsters and Adults offered Candles, Novem, various kinds of vegetables and Sugarcane, while all who were gathered sang hymns ‘Sakkad Sangatha Mellyan’ and ‘Moriyek Hogolsian’ in honour of Mother Mary.
The programme was compered by Melwyn Mascarenhas who took charge of the entire proceedings with grace.
The guest for the event was Norbert D’Souza (Vice President of Abbasiya Parish Council). The guests were felicitated with flower bouquets. A warm welcome was addressed to the gathering by Arun D’Souza. A brief annual report was presented by Secretary Edna D’Souza and the message from Fr Romeo Lewis was read by Roshan D’Souza.
The cultural programme proceeded with great enthusiasm and entertainment by various performers.
The entertainment was filled with music, dance and singing. The dance show was performed by Roslyn, Royce, Larissa, Ronalda, Sanya, Realene and Nishmita. Goan folk dance choreographed by Nelson D’Silva was performed by PWA team lead by Nelson, Reshma, Ronald, Nirmala, Fredrick and Josyln. Fusion Dance Group, Kuwait entertained with their South Indian Dance style.
Solo singing by the famous singer and winner of Gulf Voice of Mangalore – 2014, Morvin Quadros was a special attraction of the event. Konkani comedy skit was presented by famous Konkani artistes, Lionel Rayan Ajekar and Rajesh Fernandes and supported by member Helen D’Souza.
Various spot prizes were conducted by Melwyn Mascarenhas. Sumit D’Souza and Arun D’Souza thanked the people for their contribution and continuous support towards the cause and felicitated all the contributors. Yet another special attraction of the event was the Kombo draw (Live cock). Many members sponsored this event by means of Vegetables, flowers, sugarcane etc.were auctioned for raising funds for the new church building. A raffle ticket draw was conducted and prizes were distributed by Lionel Ajekar and Rajesh Fernandes along with PWA members.
Urban D’Souza offered the prayer before meals. Traditional food (Novem Jevaan) was served during the occasion by M & M confectionery. A delicious fish preparation was also served which was prepared by Rocky D’Souza and family. The beautiful stage and Mother Mary Grotto was set and decorated lead by Sunil D’Souza and Ajith D’Souza. The programme concluded with the grand baila by DJ Bosco D’Souza. The whole event was captured by photographer Prem Crasto.