Dubai: Arthur Pereira and his brother Allan Pereira along with thier team organised ‘Konkani Sobhann’ a Konkani variety programme on Friday June 13 here at Bangalore Empire Hotel in Karama, Dubai. The programme was organised under the banner of Maa Creations.
The programme began with a welcome address by Roshan D’Silva. Renowned konkani singers like Donald Correa and Preema Rodrigues enthralled the audience with a golden Konkani number.
The programme began with a prayer dance by the children. Meghana Bhatt, from the GSB community invoked God’s blessings with a prayer song.
Dr Edward Nazareth was the Chief Guest of the function. Other dignitories like Ramachandra Heggade, director, Spray tek Contracting LLC, Sathish Venkataramana, director, Chilly Willy, Melwyn D’Cunha, former chairman, MCC Bank and James Mendonca, president of Mangalore Konkans were also present on the dais.
Senior writer Tony Mendona ( Anthonaam ) welcomed the gathering in a traditional way by offering ‘Paan, Pod’.
Arthur Pereira Omzoor on behalf of Maa Creations welcomed the dignitaries on to dais and honoured them with garlands and shawls.
Chief guest Ramachandra Heggade appreciated the work of MAA Creations and assured to continue his support.
Dr Edward Nazareth in his presidential address appealed to promote the rich Konkani language and culture. He also thanked large hearted donors for supporting this cause both in Gulf and Mangalore.
Sannu Monis Boliye presented ‘Bhashe Sobhann’. Preema D Souza, Dubai, Sudarshan Hegde, Dubai, Wilson Pinto Abu Dhabi and Sannu Monis presented thier essays to preserve the Konkani Language.
Further renowned singers like Noufal, Goan singers Raphael Rodrigues, Goa and Savio Fernandes, Goa enthralled the audience in the unique programme ‘Sangeeth Sobhann’ which was held soon after the lunch. Another attraction of the programme was Wilson Pinto who presented famous ‘Gumtan Podan’.
Robert Fernandes, Udhyavar lead Poetry reciting session called ‘Kavya Sobhann’. Famous poets Syed Aboobacker Malaki, Bhatkal, Harish Shenoy, Havanje, Nakesh Borkar, Goa, Stany Bela, Kerala, Arthur Pereira, Omzoor and Pius James Karugalnade, Barkur recited their poems.
Averyl Rodrigues recited the poem written by her husband Melvyn Rodrigues, Central Sahithya Academy winner who could not attend the programme.
Dr Edward Nazareth, Joseph Mathias, director, Merit Freight Systems Co LLC, Dayan D’Souza, founder, Daiji Dubai, Frank Fernandes, director, Mosaco Shipping and Forwarding LLC, Mark Denis D’Souza, director, Fortuna Engineering and Energy Services LLC and Abdul Rahman, director Saibeen Complex, Mangalore and others shared the dais in the concluding programme.
On behalf of Maa Creations, the guests honoured Syed Aboobacker Malaki, Bhatkal for poetry and Pradeep Barboza for drama.
Community leader Dayan D’Souza stressed the need of preserving konkani language.
Arun Carlo and other famous singers Dony Correa, Asha Corera, Preema D’Souza, Godwyn D’Souza and Joshua entertained the audience.
Roshan D’Silva Vamanjoor mastered the ceremony.
