Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann celebrates Christmas with different communities to foster harmony

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Mangaluru, 18 Dec: Mandd Sobhann, in collaboration with St Rita’s ward of Holy Cross parish, Cordel and Triveni Ayurveda celebrated Christmas among different communities at Kalaangann, Makale, here, on Sunday, December 16.

 

The former mayor Abdul Aziz after lighting wooden Christmas lamps said that the harmonious celebration with people of different communities in society is the need of hour to foster brotherhood and humanity.

 

Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario after distributing Christmas Kuswar said Jesus was the succor of poor and downtrodden. He appealed the gathering to follow His preaching in life.

 

 

The local Mescom lineman Naresh, postman Yatish, BSNL serviceman Kunhikanna, patrol policeman Madan and Antony Waste handling Private Limited – civic worker Bhushan and senior most ward veteran Hilda Castelino were felicitated during the programme.

 

Mandd Sobhann president Luvi J Pinto, Dr Eldo of Triveni Ayurveda was present.

 

Sumel, music troupe promoted by Mandd Sobhann presented Christmas carols, Kalakul, dance troupe presented skit on Christmas and ward children presented dances as part of cultural events.

 

The artistes of Aikya Kerala Kalari Sangha presented variety cultural shows of native Kerala, while the students of Swaroopa Study Center presented talent show.

 

Ward Gurkar Winney D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Roy Castelino delivered the preliminary address. Sunil proposed vote of thanks. Victor Mathias compered the programme.