Doha: After many successful years organizing the May Queen Ball and other mega events in Qatar, the Goan Welfare Association (GWA), one of Qatar’s notable associations – under the leadership of president Simon D’Silva, is all set to celebrate World Goa Day 2018 with traditional pomp and splendour, on October 19 at Mercure Grand Hotel, at 7 PM.
Carmo Santos, the man behind Kuwait’s famous ‘Airlift’ during the invasion of Kuwait, and chairman of Goan Cultural Centre – Kuwait will be the Chief Guest of the occasion. Apart from helping Goans in Kuwait, Carmo is well-known for hosting the First International Konkani Film Festival and the Global Goans Convention in Kuwait.
Agnello Fernandes, another dynamic Goan based in Kuwait will be the Guest of Honour. He is the Sr. Vice President of Fund Administration Department, Gulf Custody Company, one of the biggest fund custodians in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, administrating more than 80 funds – having over 7 billion U.S. dollar worth of assets under them.
Theme of the event
While the event will highlight Goan art, culture, traditions, language, music, costumes, etc, the theme of the event has been delicately thought out.
“The basic idea is to celebrate through music and language. It will display the real essence and identity of Goa,” said GWA president Simon D’Silva.
Star performers
The star attraction of the event will be the Noronha Brothers from Goa. Both have travelled across India and have performed all over Goa.
One of the legends of music among the Goans, Kuwait-based music maestro Succoro De Melo is expected to exhibit his rhythmic class at the event.
Soccoro plays for the Kuwait TV in Kuwait and is seen at many Goan events.
Kuwait’s Frederico D’Mello, a product of Academy music from UK, will be featured at the event.
Kuwait’s dazzling Konkani singers Esparansa and Gasper Crasto are also expected to perform Goan songs and dance.
DJ Nelson & the talented Doha Mood Setters
DJ Nelson will provide hip-hop and trance music, catering to the new generation, while Agnelo Rodrigues will provide music for the local talents.
Comperes Peroz and Pernina Pereira will be the mood setters expected to create ripples, and amusement with their interactions with the crowd.
A number of talented Goans based in Doha will be part of the celebrations. Stars expected to perform include John De Sa, Figo Rodriguese, Rosario Dias, Peppy Pereira, Camilo Colaco etc.
The main sponsor of the event is Vincent Pinto. Event management will be done by ORBIT Events and Marketing.
For entry invitations and more details please contact 55550491, 55530823, 55218480, 55529397, 66586858, 66251577, 55826298, 55944387 and 55836471.
About World Goa Day
The World Goa Day celebration is perhaps the only Global Goan event that reminds the Goan community of their identity.
The event is intended as a day for Goans worldwide – to focus, take pride and celebrate their culture, language, traditions, music, cuisine, and more, wherever they are on planet earth.
World Goa Day has now become a signature event worldwide and appears in the calendar of events of every major Goan association worldwide.
About Goan Welfare Association (GWA)
GWA has been at the forefront in Qatar for many years. Since its inception, the association has rendered yeoman service in nurturing the Goan culture and spirit among expatriates.
