Social Forum Oman Holds Annual Family Get-together Bandhavya – 2017

Social Forum Oman Holds Annual Family Get-together Bandhavya – 2017

Muscat: The Social Forum Oman in association with Karnataka Chapter organized annual family get-together “Bandhavya – 2017”, at Halban Farm House, Barka recently.

The people living in Oman with memories of their village back home were awestruck seeing the arrangement of the village market which took them back to their childhood days. Hut shops, fair price ration store, roadside stalls with all kinds of village food like hot and spicy snacks, soft drinks like gas-soda etc attracted the visitors as well as guests and refreshed their minds. All those gathered were taken back to their childhood days once again reliving their memories. Those present were happy to see the replica of their native place coastal village in Muscat.

The programme began with games for children and other rural sports for all age groups. Everyone present participated in the competitions without any hesitation. For the women, there were women volunteers who conducted sports and games separately. Everyone participated enthusiastically in the events, the expression on their faces and the appreciation brought the organisers a sense of satisfaction for the 3 months of hard work in organising the event.

The State Council Member of Popular Front of India Shafi Bellare praised all who have worked hard for the success of the programme. He also praised the people of Karnataka for their unity. According to the current situation, lack of understanding and unity has delayed the Indian Muslims in getting their rights, hence he urged such types of gathering should be an environment for unity and a platform to solve all the existing problems which is the need of the hour. He further said that, if we continue to hold such activities, it will bring better understanding and unity among us.

President of Social Forum- Central, Abdul Hameed Panemangalore; Karnataka Chapter Vice President, Syed Mohideen Saheb Sastan and the President of Pravasi Forum, Karnataka Chapter, Anwar Moodbidri who were present on the dais appreciated the performance of all the performers and gave away the prizes to the winners.

Abbas Kaikamba welcomed the gathering, Noor Mohammed Padubidre compered the programme and Riyaz Gangolli delivered the vote of thanks. The programme was managed by Salam Bailoor and Asif Bailoor.

A free medical camp was arranged for the public. At the end of programme dinner prepared by members of the Social Forum at the venue was served to all.

by Haneef Bantwal