Kuwait: SWAK celebrates annual parish feast with mega get-together


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By Alwyn D’Souza
Pics: Prem Crasto
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 06 Feb 2017: Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) under the leadership of president Alban D’Souza celebrated their annual feast at Indian Community School, auditorium, Khaitan, here on Friday, February 3 evening.

 

Melvyn Rodrigues was the compere of the event welcomed by Committee member Robert Mathias.

 

Committee member Urban D’Souza led the brief prayer followed by melodious welcome song in Konkani, ‘Swagat Swagat’ sung by Committee members for which lyrics were composed Lancy Rodrigues and music was provided by music maestro Adrian Gomes.

 

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SWAK president Alban D’Souza welcomed the chief guests Fr Noel D’Almeida, assistant parish priest of Abbasiya parish, Vallie M D’Sa, managing partner of Khalil Bahman & Partners General Trading and Contracting Co, Stany Pinto of Sami Exhibition, sponsors, well-wishers, Shirva parishioners, Committee members and their relatives to the celebration of feast.

 

SWAK honorary member and main sponsor of the event Lawrence D’Souza of Caesars Group of Restaurants & Confectionaries was also remembered during this time.

 

Alban called on the gathering to actively participate and enjoy the events of the day. General secretary Regina Serrao read out the annual report highlighting the services rendered by SWAK for the poor and the needy. All the office-bearers and Committee members of SWAK, together with the chief guest Fr Noel D’Almeida, Vallie M D’Sa and Stany Pinto cut the festal cake, as a token of sharing the joy and happiness with one and all.

 

In his festal message, Fr D’Almeida appreciated the good works of SWAK and said, ‘Despite busy schedules these noble deeds are done by SWAK to help the needy.’ He further said, ‘SWAK is doing good job from decades. Our Lady of Health is protecting this association to do good deeds.’  He appealed to continue with the spirit of ‘People caring for people’ by supporting the needy brethrens in Kuwait and back home.

 

Alban D’Souza honored the chief guests and sponsors of the event as a token of gratitude. Alwyn D’Souza read out the list of sponsors. The main sponsor Lawrence D’Souza was remembered for his seamless support for various activities and sponsoring the festal celebration since its inception.

 

Alban D’Souza also honored co-sponsor Vallie M D’Sa  on the same occasion.

 

Disha Mathias, Elton Pinto and Astrel Menezes were felicitated with the award sponsored by Urban and Janet D’Souza, in memory of their angel daughter Princel Deona D’Souza. Alwyn D’Souza and Doris Lobo compered the event. The students Maclean Menezes, Alvina Carlita D’Souza and Sheldon D’Souza were also honored for their academic excellence.

 

Alban D’Souza honored Gulf Voice of Mangalore (GVOM) – Season 5 female winner Joylene Gonsalves during the programme.

 

The Committee members Urban D’Souza, Herald D’Souza, Felix Serrao, Janet D’Souza and Walter Santumayor enthralled the gathering with their rib-tickling jokes and comedy.

 

Melvyn Rodrigues and Dr Manohar Prabhu along with Clifford D’Souza conducted various spot prizes and entertained the gathering by games.

 

A series of entertainment programmes followed, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed each of them. The classical, solo, dances were presented by artistes; Baby Danica Monteiro (Ek Taara – Classical), Melrick D’Souza (Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai- Sultan), Reeshel Fernandes (Pingara Pori - Bajirao Mastani), Nathan Monteiro (lungi dance), Alrick Barboza (I look better when I am dancing) and Daniella (Nachde nee saare) Melodious songs were sung by Baby Alisha Gomes (Molba Voilo Chandamama), Joyline Gonsalves (winner GVOM-5), Morvin Quadros (winner GVOM-4), Ashok Barboza and Jyothi Vaz with Konkani duet song ‘Hathanth gevun moga hath ditalon tuka haav bhaas.’ Deon Prince D’Souza mesmerized the audience with his unique talent exhibition, ‘beat box’ with vocal performance. Towards the close Lucky dip draw and housie were conducted to keep the excitement alive. Lucky member and highest lucky dip seller were honored with prizes.

 

Vice-president Clifford D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks and expressed his gratitude to the Committee members, owner, chef and staff members of Caesars Restaurant and all those who contributed towards the staging of this celebration in various forms.


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Clifford extended special thanks to Alban D’Souza and Urban D’Souza for their notable contribution towards SWAK. Urban D’Souza for being the highest lucky dip seller and Alban D’Souza did a commendable work of collecting the highest sponsorships for the consecutive year.

 

Fr Noel D’Almeida invoked the blessings on the meal and grace before meal was recited by kids followed by sumptuous buffet dinner prepared by Caesars Restaurant.

 

The whole event was captured by media team from SB Media Irshad and photography by Prem Crasto of Blue Ray Digital Co. The lights and sounds provided by Anand D’Souza of Waves Rental.

 

Melvyn Rodrigues and Dr Manohar Prabhu compered the whole event.


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