Abu Dhabi: ’Viva Goa..! Viva Carnival..! Depicts Goan cultural splendor at Hotel Le Meridian

By Ronald DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Abu Dhabi, 09  Feb 2016: Abu Dhabi Goans, once again rocked ’Viva Goa..! Viva Carnival..! for the third consecutive year organized by Hotel Le Meridian, Abu Dhabi on Friday February 5. The open-air event by the poolside was well attended by over 800 strong crowds from all walks of life got to taste Goan culture, music and cuisine.

 
’Goencho Konso’ a group of Goans from Abu Dhabi led by Gabriel Fernandes and Johnito Rodrigues were felicitated from the hands of Carnival King Momo with a crystal trophy for completing 15 years of social service to the community.

 

 

Goan Band La Vida, The Irresistible Darryl, DJ Rudy, Ivor D’Cunha, Tavia, Aviella, Lennox entertained the fun loving Carnival crowd till 7:15pm. Mouth watering Goan delicacies were served at the food counters.

 
Vibrant mood setters Avito Carvalho and Conrad Caeiro kept the crowd in high spirits throughout the evening. Neil Rodrigues, Neill De Souza, Ephraim De Souza, Ismail M Kutty Shivamogga of Bellevision.com captured each and every moment.

 

The event was supported by Razzmatazz 360 Degrees, Omeir Travels, Jet Airways, Air India, Shining Gem Ladies Salon, Goencho Konso and Abu Dhabi Goans.

 

The highlight of the day was the pompous arrival of King Momo (Avito Carvallo) with his entourage of little kids finely decorated with face painting and members of the troupe with colorful costumes and traditional dresses filled the air of joy and fun and excitement all around. King Momo on arrival on the stage delivered his message of love and peace and harmony and wished all the members a wonderful Carnival Festival and joy to the families here and back in Goa.

 
There loads of entertainment games held in between by MCs of the day given away with best gifts of airline tickets courtesy Air India and Oman Air. Nolasco De Abreo, the host of the day and organizer of the entire event distributed the prizes to the winners. There was also a grand prize for the best dressed person (Male & Female) and the winners were lucky to get the airline tickets.

Nolasco De Abreo proposed the vote of thanks and he thanked each and everyone who participated the Viva-Goa-Viva Carnival and to the management of the Le-Meridian Hotel, the organizers, the committee and band and singers and media representatives.

The curtains came down around 7.00 pm having the entire community fun-filled day with loads of unending entertainment.