Doha: Bellevision Qatar Celebrates Christmas

Report & Pictures by Victor D’Souza, Doha - Bellevision Media Network

Doha, 19 December 2009: Bellevision community in Qatar celebrated Christmas on Friday, 18th December 2009 at the residence of Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Therese Dalmeida. It was fun and memorable as the Belleans with their families and friends joined the celebration at noon.

President Therese Dalmeida spoke, welcoming the gathering to join the celebration. In her Christmas message she called upon everyone to get united in peace and harmony and wished Bellevision community to grow as a strong unit. Anil, Avith and Lucas took it from there compering the event efficiently. The joyful Christmas spirit moved on with slow music numbers being played by Linda Dalmeida, followed by melodious Christmas Carols by Amelita Martis playing the key board, as many joined her in the singing.

Home made kuswar was served with soft drinks. Baby Lionel cut the Christmas Cake with help from his grand mother Therese. Christmas carols by Amelita and group continued with lovely numbers who were at their best which surely left the gathering wanting for more.

Anil and Lucas organized the games with lots of fun and there were fabulous prizes for every game. Therese Dalmeida led the Grace followed by sumptuous home made buffet lunch reminded the feast back home.

The wonderful gathering thoroughly enjoyed the get together. Many thanks to Therese Dalmeida family and Mable Martis family for preparing the kuswar and the delicious lunch. Also, thanks to Lucas Castelino, for arranging the barbeque and Vice President Anil Mathias, for coordinating the event.

The celebration concluded with Cultural Secretary Avith Lobo thanking all the attendees for their unity and support. He also, expressed his gratitude to each and everyone who made the occasion a great success.