Kuwait Canara Welfare Association celebrates Christmas with Cultural Shows

Pics By Alban D’Souza & Alger Mathias
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Kuwait, Dec 28, 2014: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) celebrated Christmas at the leadership of its president Anil Fernandes at ICSK Auditorium, Khaitan, here on Friday December 26. 

 

Fr Noel D’Almeida was the chief guest. The program started with welcome address by president Anil Fernandes. Sponsors of the event were felicitated by Fr Noel D’Almieda.

 

 

The merit scholarships and mementos were distributed to members’ children who excelled in the academic year 2013-14.

 

Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 4 Winner Morvin Quadros was felicitated on the occasion. Morvin entertained the crowd with a melodious konkani song. KCWA Online Christmas quiz winner Noel Wilfred Cutinho was presented with a gift. Fr Noel delivered the Christmas message to the gathering.

 

Painting was auctioned among audience. Games were conducted for kids and teenagers. Lots of spot prizes were awarded in between the dance sessions. Christmas tableau directed by Lancy Rodrigues Bondel and played by Rudy D’Souza, Rinna D’Souza and Lancy Rodrigures along with a message was one of the highlights of the day. The music for the tableau was given by Kiran Gonsalves. The Salmiya Choir Group led by Kiran Gonsalves sang the Christmas carols. Ida D’Silva and group presented a Christmas dance. Children were excited as the Santa made his entry. Goodies were distributed to the kids.

 

Members’ draws were held for the active members present on the venue, and also for the renewal of the memberships for 2015 and life members and patron members. Hamper draw was held with fabulous prizes during the event. Alger Mathias bagged a gift for highest hamper sales.

 

Rajesh Aranha proposed the vote of thanks and Rinna D’Souza offered the grace before meals. Sumptuous dinner was served by Ceasers Group of Restaurants. Alban D’Souza and Alger Mathias captured the whole event with their skills in photography. The backdrop was done by Godwin. Anand D’Souza of Illuminations provided the lights and sounds. DJ Sujay mesmerized the gathering with his foot-tapping numbers. The crowd danced their hearts out as they were roaring for more. The programme was well compered by Deepak Andrade and Stephen Machado. The programme was coordinated by Rajesh Aranha and well supported by managing Committee.