’Konkan Ireland’ welcomes Christmas, marks anniversary

By Monica Mathias
Bellevision Media Network

Dublin, 13 Dec 2016: ’Konkan Ireland’ celebrated its ten years of togetherness, coupled with the Christmas celebration at Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, on  Sunday, December 11.

 

Caje- Archana, James-Marina, Mark-Helen, Santhosh-Saritha, Sathish-Latha and Brian-Monica were a part of the Christmas committee that organised the astonishing and memorable event.

 

Carlton Hotel was all set for the celebration on late Sunday afternoon. The committee members performed a welcome dance. Marina Bhore and Saritha Tauro compered the ceremony beautifully. A tableau on the birth of Jesus was played by the family of the committee members.

 

Carollers charmed the gathering with sweet singing, while Santa distributed chocolates to children.

 

 

The Konkan Ireland anniversary also was in full swing with a fantastic spread food and drinks. Delicious Indian cuisine and desserts were served. The anniversary cake was cut by every family of Konkan Ireland present. Mark Castelino recounted the last ten years of Konkan Ireland with pictures and videos.

 

Children enthusiastically participated in the cultural programmes. The Tauro Family performed the beautiful Baila dance. Everyone danced the Christmas Polka. Mementoes were distributed to every family on the commemoration of 10 years. Rodney D’almeida won the hamper.

 

Archana Gomes proposed the vote of thanks.

 

Everyone then danced to the Baila songs, concluding the memorable day.