Dubai: Under the blazing sun tempered by the gentlest of cool breeze and the shade of trees at Zabeel Park, several dozens of people from Mogarnad Parish gathered to celebrate the “Easter Bash” organised by Mukut Mogarnad on April 6. The fun-filled day with an invocation prayer led by Fr. George Lobo.
Fr. George, who is on a visit to Dubai, in his introductory speech congratulated and thanked the President of Mukut Mogarnad Ronald Martis and the founders the group for uniting the people from Mogarnad Parish under one umbrella who are working so far away from their land. He wished for the expansion of the group in the coming years.
The vice president of the organisation Delson D’Silva welcomed the gathering and explained the purpose of the picnic.
Many exciting team and individual games were held as part of the picnic. The people of all ages participated enthusiastically in these games. The winners received prizes from the sponsors of the event.
The participants also relished the delicious Mangalorean style breakfast, lunch and tea that was served at the event.
Deepak Pereira captured the entire event through his lens.
Violet D’Souza, Secretary, proposed a vote of thanks to the sponsors, committee members and others.