Abu Dhabi: KCO to Celebrate Nativity Feast on Sept 11

By Canute Pinto
Bellevision Media Network

Abu Dhabi, 7 Sep 2014: Konkani Speaking Community in Abu Dhabi will be celebrating the Feast of Nativity (Monthi Fest) at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday, 11 September 2014.

The evening’s outdoor ceremony will commence at 08.00 p.m. with blessing of the new harvest and offering of Flowers to Mother Mary by children followed by procession and Solemn Holy Mass in the church grounds.

 

 

The traditional festival which is widely popular and has been in practice on the Konkan belt will bring back the memories of annual family Reunion practiced since ages.

The festival is of utmost importance to the devotees to show their love and respect to Mother Mary.

The celebration was initiated in Abu Dhabi by Konkani Cultural Organization (K.C.O.) – the  premier organization in Abu Dhabi, several years ago and has been growing in popularity year by year since then.

KCO President Valarian Dalmaida, requested Konkani speaking people to participate along with their families in this great festival to show their love and devotion towards Mother Mary, which is one of the most significant events of the year in the church calendar.

To mark this occasion light refreshments will be served to all attendees at the end of the ceremony.