Doha, Qatar: Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) – Qatar celebrated Monti Fest with grandeur on September 15, 2018 at the Indian Cultural Centre Doha. The program began at 6 pm with MCA’s theme song rendered by members. Jeevan Serrao led the gathering in prayer.
A semi classical welcome dance by Della Rego and Alyssa Rego gave the best opening to cultural fiesta. The blessed corn (Novem) was distributed to the gathering. The Advisory members, Felix Lobo and Jerry Pinto were escorted to the stage by the Ppresident, Veena Rebimbus Pais and vice president Clement Saldanha for a short stage program.
President, Veena Rebimbus Pais welcomed the gathering and briefed about the upcoming programs that MCA has listed out for the year. MCA honored the students from the 8th standard to College who have excelled academically were felicitated with mementos and certificates to appreciate their efforts and encourage them. Their parents were also present.. Advisory member, Felix Lobo addressed the gathering and gave a call for unity, peace and uplifting Konkani culture.
Later on a cultural program was organized by community members. Naveen D’Souza and Sunita D’Souza beautifully rendered a composition of the Late Wilfy Rebimbus titled ‘Ye Go Lilly’. Arvin Pais, Naveen D’Souza and Clement Fernandes marked an apt opening to the evening’s unambiguous cultural show with song ‘Rozita’ originally sung by Vishwas Rebimbus. Neil Roshan D’Silva left the audience enthralled by his outstanding performance on the song ‘Boglek Na Naari’ a composition of Late Wilfy Rebimbus.
A dance performed by Melita Gloria Lobo, Clement Fernandes, Arvin Marshall Pais, Naveen D’Souza, Reema, Reha on a Late Wilfy Rebimbus composed song ‘Ye Chedwa’ made the audience sway to the music and tap their feet.
Della Rego, Alban Rego, Godwin Dsouza and George Menezes tickled the audience with their comedy acts. Praveen Lobo exquisitely performed a romantic number titled ‘O Mariya’, a composition of Late Wilfy Rebimbus.
A scintillating song, ‘Sirigana Sirigana’ was sung by Waylon Mendonca, once again casting a spell on the audience. Prameela Monteiro and Viola Monteiro charmingly performed a composition from Meena Rebimbus called ‘Mummy mojhe sawal asa’. A couple of spot games were conducted in between and winners were awarded prizes.
An entertaining and rib tickling drama, written by “Konkan Kala Shree” Claud D’Souza namely ‘Sorgar Borolli Sairik’ was enacted by Aloysius D’Souza, Hema Rony Fernandes, George Menezes, Clement Fernandes, Nisha Fernandes, Melita Gloria Lobo, Agnel Ullas Dsouza and Neil Roshan Dsilva. Cyril Crasta directed the drama and Kirthan Rodrigues provided the background music.Cultural secretary Hema Rony Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.
The home cooked scrumptious traditional vegetarian “Novem Jevann” that was prepared by the MCA Committee members under the leadership and guidance of Stephany Lobo was relished by all with great appreciation.
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