United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) holds Muhurat of Konkani play, Meet Mirsang

Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 15 Jun 2017: United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK), a group of likeminded-people, is all geared up to host 7th ‘Fun Filled Evening 2017,’ at American International School Auditorium (AIS), Maidan Hawally, here, on Friday, November 10 at sharp 4.00pm onwards.

 

The motto of the group is to provide the platform to the local talent and to help the underprivileged back home in Mangaluru.

 

During the past 8 years, UMK has staged 6 Fun Filled Evening programmes and contributed over Rs 1 crore to seven various needy institutions in and around Mangaluru.

This was possible only due to the overwhelming support from the sponsors and well-wishers who have contributed generously.

 

This year, UMK will present variety of cultural programs and a Konkani social comedy drama, in aid of  (1) Vimukti Belthangady, Karnataka, India (Cappuchin Krishik Seva Kendra, rehabilitation of most vulnerable mentally challenged and differently able special children), and (2) Mount Rosary Charitable Institutions, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India (Caring the destitute, physically-mentally handicapped, aged and bedridden sick people).

 

As a part of the Fun Filled Evening 2017, Muhurat ceremony of ‘Meet Mirsang,’ Konkani social comedy drama, by playwright Ronald D’Souza Mulky, was held at a residence hall at Salmiya, Kuwait on Friday, June 9.

 

Shawn Pereira welcomed the gathering.

 

Advisor Roque Lewis, founder member and playwright/director Ronald D’Souza Mulky, founder member and former treasurer Nancy Pinto, founder member Clifford Aranha and the group leader/Gurkar of UMK Agnel Saldanha were present on the dais.

 

The ceremony started with the prayer by Levnis Suares, followed by lighting of the lamp by the guests present on the dais. 

 

Ronald D’Souza along with the guests on the dais inaugurated the drama script book and spoke few words about the drama.

 

Nirmala Machado shed light on UMK’s journey through past 8 years, appreciated unity, hard work of all the members, thanked the sponsors for their overwhelming support.

 

Treasurer Jerald Lobo came up with the appeal and requested all to support and work hard to get the maximum financial help to the above two needy organizations.

 

In his address, Gurkar of UMK Agnel Saldanha expressed his gratitude to all the members for having supported him throughout the years of leadership and requested to work tirelessly for the success of the forthcoming event, to reach the goal of helping the underprivileged. He invited all to participate and be a part of UMK’s worthy cause.

 

 

Anil Avil Fernandes wished success to the forthcoming Fun Filled Evening 2017 and also captured the moments of the event in his camera.

 

Mclean Rodrigues lead the oath taking, on behalf of drama artistes.

 

Refreshment served to the guests.

 

The evening concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Lucy Aranha.