Dubai: ’SFX Kutam’ Mudarangadi celebrates Monthi Fest

By Anil Prakash
Bellevision Media Network

Dubai, 18 September 2011: It was on 16th September evening symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity and merriment as SFX Kutam, Mudarangadi celebrated ’Monthi Fest ’a family festival of Love, Peace  and  Emotions. This celebration was held  on  Friday at Winny’s Restaurant Karama  in the evening at 7:00 PM to11:30 PM  and  was attended in large numbers by the association members and their families.
 
The program began with prayer and then children offering most beautiful flowers to Infant Mary. Adults following them and singing the hymn ’Sakkad Sangatha Mellieam Ani Morieak Hogolxieam’, The new crop was brought in by the newly wedded couple Santhosh & Linet and James & Lizzia traditionally and got the blessings of the elders. Everyone gathered consumed the Blessed new crop in milk while thanking and praising Mother Mary.

 
 
President Mr. Johnson D’Silva welcomed and addressed the gathering. Mr. Anil Prakash D’Souza conducted the entire programme well suported by Mr. Leslie Dsouza and Mrs. Asha Mathias. There were variety of activities like dance, skit and games  put together to entertain children and adults. The food was so delicious with all different kinds of VEGETABLES and the taste of the VORN which made everyone nostalgic of our childhood and reminded us of our families back home.
 
SFX Kutam UAE falicitated Mr. William Mendonca who is on visit to Dubai for his support for the website www.sfxkutam.com and he spoke on the occasion and gave some guidance to the association.
Monthi Fest, a unique Mangalorean tradition, has a tremendous significance to all Catholics universally and it was truly a family gathering for SFX Kutam and an evening to remember.
 
All the Mudarangadians were requested to gather again for a Grand Picnic on 9th of December 2011, in Dubai.