Kuwait: Kuwait Pangla Association celebrates Christmas at Caesars Dakshin Restaurant

By Arun Noronha
Pics by Alban D’Souza
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 12 Dec 2013: The Kuwait Pangla Association (KPA) celebrated Christmas with members and friends at Caesars Dakshin Restaurant on Thursday December 5. The fun-filled party began at 9.00pm with a warm welcome by Albert Quadras and carol singing.

 

The guest of honor for the celebration was Fr Noel Vinay Almeida. He was welcomed with a bouquet of flowers by Alvisha Noronha.

 

The formal celebration began with a Christmas cake cutting ceremony by the guest of honor along with vice president Mala Menezes, secretary Wilson Cornelio and all children.

 

Thereafter, Fr Noel and Mala Menezes addressed the gathering with their Christmas message.

 

Mala Menezes highlighted on some of the achievements and charity work of KPA in the past one year. She also conveyed the President’s message, as he could not be present for the event as he was out of country.

 

Santa Claus’s entry set the party mood. He entertained the children and adults equally and gave away lots of goodies and a special Christmas message. There were solo dance performances by Voila Martis, Makita Mendonca and a group dance by beautiful Pangla ladies.

 

 

 

There was a Christmas cake draw, housie-housie and many games and spot prizes for children and adults. The most awaited lucky member of the year draw was held and Vincent Alva won the lucky member award for 2013. He won a cash prize of Rs 10,000.

 

Fr. Noel said the grace before meals. A delicious food was prepared and served by Caesars Dakshin Restaurant.

 

DJ Vinay and Marvin presented top music and kept the crowd on their toes.

 

Vivet D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks. Roshan Martis, Wilson Cornelio and Albert Quadras compered the programme.