Kuwait: Kanajar Welfare Association celebrates Monti Fest

By Antony Miranda, Kuwait
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 21 September 2010: Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait celebrated Monthi Feast, the festival of the Nativity of Mother Mary. Kanajareans gathered in large numbers at the residence of Mr.Anil & Reshma Britto, a prominent member of KWAK.

 

The program started at 12 noon with KWAK President Henry Britto welcome the gathering. Gen. Secretary Mr. Edwerd D’Souza conducted the prayer which was followed by children showering flowers with the singing of the famous Konkani hymn ’Sakkad Sangatha Melyan’....

 

Several games were conducted by  Melwyn Mascarenhas. Prizes were given to the winners by the visiting guest Mrs. Juliana Barboza, Founder President Mr. Lawrence Saldanha, Ex-President Antony Miranda, Melwyn Mascarenhas also Benedict Saldanha, John D’sa and Inas Menezes, Mrs. Leena Fernandes.

 

 

Special food was prepared by Kanajar Parishioners and was served in a traditional way using ’Shirothi’.

 

A total of 17 different varieties of vegetable dishes were served.

 

Gen Secretary Mr.Edwerd D’Souza gave vote of thanks to conclude the program.

 

The Day concluded with Thanksgiving and a new Hope to have more such gatherings to strengthen Kanajareans bringing us more close to each other.