Kuwait: BELWAK Celebrates Tenth Anniversary in Glittering Ceremony

By Remy Piusnagar/Kuwait
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 2 Mar 2014: Belman Welfare Association Kuwait (BELWAK) celebrated its tenth anniversary at Kuwait Medical Association auditorium, Jabriya, here on Friday February 28 evening.

 
The highlights of the programme were performances by singer-composer Roshan D’Souza (popularly known as Rosh Belman) along with his singer wife Heral Pinto, and Konkani comedy play ’Chintilya Borim Zaaynaa’ by the talented artistes of United Mangaloreans of Kuwait (UMK).

 

The programme commenced with introduction of comperer Deepak Andrade, by Jessie D’Cruz, followed by lighting of lamp by president Johnson D’ Almeida, vice-president Austin Cardoza, secretary Anil Nazareth, treasurer Jerome D’Souza, founder president James D’Sa and dignitaries.

 

The president Johnson D’Almeida extended warm welcome to Fr Blany Pinto and the gathering.  He also thanked all the members for their support. Fr Blany Pinto released the souvenir to mark the decennial celebrations.

 

A prayer dance was presented to the tune of Kannada devotional song ’Sharanam Sharanam’ by Jyoti, Susan and Sudarshan.

 

Roshan D’Souza and Heral Pinto along with the local talented singers enthralled the audiences with their melodious singing. Roshan and Heral sang their hit songs ’Suzana’, ’Dees Udelo Vortho’, ’Sangath Tuzo Ashentha’, ’Dees Raath Moga’, ’Pavshilya Rathi’, ’Songim’, ’Sobith Hya Saunsaranth’, ’Tori’ and ’Aaz Kalche Chede’.

 

Gulf Voice of Mangalore fame Orson D’Souza, Mervin Quadras and Lolita Fronteiro entertained the audience with the songs ’Tuje Vinnem’, ’Nachgo Mujea Moga’ and ’Ubchea Suknneanno’ from Rosh’s album.

 

Well-known dance groups of Kuwait ’Jovas XLNC’ (Santhosh Raj and Jyothi Colaco), Ballerines School of Dance (choreographer: Sudhi Fronteiro), ’Desi Strikers’ (choreographer: Mabel Suvarna) and dynamic BELWAK members of ’Sizzling Dance’ group (choreographer: Ashwini Pinto) performed foot-tapping dances for the live singing which was appreciated by everyone.  The choreographers were honored on the same occasion.

 

BELWAK secretary Anil Nazareth read the annual report highlighting the achievements of BELWAK.

 

 

The sponsors, former presidents, media personnel, guest artistes Roshan D’Souza, Heral Pinto, UMK Group and Agnel Saldanha (Gurkar) were honoured by Fr Noel D’Almeida, president Johnson D’Almeida and vice-president Austin Cardoza for their contribution towards BELWAK.

 

All the Committee members along with Fr Noel D’Almeida cut the cake to symbolically mark the occasion after which Fr Noel D’ Almeida delivered the decennial message.  After the raffle draw, vote of thanks was delivered by vice-president Austin Cardoza. Decennial Committee members were introduced to the audience.

 

The much awaited Konkani comedy drama ’Chintilya Borim Zaaynaa’ was presented by the artistes of United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK).  Ronald D’Souza is the playwright and directed the play.  The dialogues were by Jackson D’Souza and editing by Roque Lewis.  The background scores were played by Suneeth Noronha. The cast included Satish, Lucy, Kevin, Nancy, Rajesh, Joel, Renny, Clifford, Manoj Mary, Remy, Shannu, Shawn and Sunil.  The music direction and stage setting was done by Ronald D’Souza.  Sound and lightings were provided by Anand D’Souza (Illuminations).

 

The program was sponsored by Al-Rashid International Shipping Co, Al-Refai Group of Companies and Gulf Bank of Kuwait and wonderfully compered by Deepak Andrade. BELWAK is a purely non-profitable and charitable organization dedicated towards the upbringing of the poor children in the field of education and a ray of hope to the aged and needy back home in Belman. UMK is well-known for its charity and selfless support towards the needy through the bundle of talents it possesses. Since its inception in February 2004 with slogan ‘We care for each other,’ BELWAK has contributed towards many causes and needs of its parishioners.  The proceeds of this show will be utilized for charity back home in Belman Event concluded at 9.30pm on Friday.