Abu Dhabi: KCO celebrates 20th anniversary with Fiesta-2015, mega cultural extravaganza

Pics By Ronald DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Abu Dhabi, 10 May 2015: Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) organized Fiesta – 2015, cultural extravaganza to mark their twentieth anniversary celebrations at Abu Dhabi Country Club, here on Friday May 8 evening.

The dignitaries and Mangalorean/Goan community from all over UAE were present to witness the entertainment unlimited presented by KCO.

 
KCO’s annual event lived up to its expectation with non-stop entertainment throughout the evening with a musical mix from Konkani, Hindi and English numbers belted out by the artistes specially flown in from Mangaluru - Melvyn Peris, Anita D’Souza, Robin and Zeena and aptly supported by the ever young Goan sensation Lorna and to give pep the musical feast was the local band in attendance – the very popular Rameiro’s Band.
 
 

 

The programme commenced on Friday at 6.15pm with a prayer led by Fr Joseph Martis, rector of St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru and prayer song led by Rupert Vaz followed by KCO‘s theme welcome song rendered by KCO members laid the perfect start to the evening.

 

Entertainment Galore

As part of the celebration, entertainment was in plenty.  The festive mood was all over the place and was evident in the manner the audience participated.
 
Legendary Lorna took the centre stage by commencing her immortal rendition with her powerful voice defying her age. Her presence on the stage and her energy in rendering her famous songs encouraged the appreciative audience to step on the floor. Melvyn  Peris  with his golden silky voice mesmerized crowd presenting melody after melody, accompanied by the talented multi lingual singer Anitha, ably  supported by Zeena and Robin and they rendered melodies one after another. The new find Robin mesmerized the crowd with energetic performance. Foot tapping music by Ramiro’s Band was commendable and had the crowd dancing all the way.   As the night progressed, the tempo of music escalated with the audience enjoying themselves in the festive atmosphere. Another new feature in the evening’s activities was the colorful Latino dance which added color and variety to the proceedings.
 
The guests of honour for the show were Pavan Kumarv Rai, First Secretary at Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi and Fr Joseph Martis.
 
The highlight of the event was the theme song, rendered by the members of KCO  to show their unity and solidarity  specially composed for. The ever popular Raffle Draw with attractive prizes like Air tickets by Air India, gold coin, large screen TV, smart phone  Tefal cookery sets and a host of other prizes.
 
The spectacular evening concluded with the Baila session with the audience dancing to their contentment. ‘Lovdate’ Latin concluding hymn was presented on Sunday at 1.30am to be precise.
 
Roshan D’Siva compered the programme.
 
The success of the show was the result of meticulous planning, dedicated preparation, excellent arrangement and professional performance by all entertainers.  This event showcased the unity and organizational capabilities of KCO members who worked hand in hand for the success of this show.
 
Completion of 20 successful years serving community, preserving and promoting Konkani flavor in the gulf by itself is a major achievement for any organization.
 
The event was sponsored by platinum sponsors - Al Mazroui & Clavy Automobiles, Dunes Hotel Apartments, Hyssna International LLC, Regal Furnishing & Storage Systems LLC, National Transport & Contracting Co, NMC Healthcare/UAE Exchange, Al Mamaleek Building Materials LLC. Gold sponsors – Al Dahra Agriculture, SGC Plus, Gems Education, Globalink West Star Shipping LLC and Al Futtain Engineering/York.