DKF Saudi Arabia Celebrates Monthi Fest-2023
By Monalisa Britto
Pics: Pratheek Britto & Franklin Martis
Bellevision Media Network
Saudi Arabia, 17 Sep 2023: Dammam-Khobar Friends Saudi Arabia (DKF Saudi Arabia) celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed virgin Mary in our traditional way along with DKF family members and friends together with “Novem Jevan” on Friday 8th September at 1.PM at Stella resort, Dammam.
The program commenced with the welcome speech by DKF President Vijay D’sa followed by a prayer session by DKF Cultural Secretary Reckson Taccode. The procession of Mother Mary statue was led by baby Amy and baby Siara. The Choir was coordinated by Dencil Martis, Rilson Sequeira and Sonia Sequeira. Novem Jevan which was prepared by all the DKF members was served by Edrin Dcosta and Hansie Pinto. Cultural Programs were performed by Jenson Pereira, Franklin Martis, Veryl Alva and Maxim Dsouza. Virtual housie housie was conducted by Anush Dsouza and Monalisa Britto on this occasion where 150 DKF family members participated from all over the world. This was commenced by well-known Emcee The shoe Hostess by video message. Drawing and Singing competitions were conducted for DKF family members by Reckson Taccode.
Games were conducted by Floyed Pinto and Rudy Abreo. Prize distribution was done by Marcel Dsouza and Rovin Dsouza.
Drawing Competition winners:
1. Melina Mathias : Kuntalnagar
2. Edna Machado : Shankarapura, USA
3. Joyce Soares : Taccode
Singing Competition Winners:
1. Marvel dsouza : Shirva, Bangalore
2. Sonia Sequeira : Vamanjoor, KSA
3. Liza Ridrigues : Taccode
Drawing & Singing Competition winners (Kids Category):
Maiona Dsouza : Shirva
Kiyan Britto : Udupi
Jacquline Pereira : Niddodi
Jestus Pereira : Niddodi
Rishona Obreo : Kinnigoli
Anora Dsouza : Mumbai
Lisha Rodrigues : Taccode
Renishia Pinto : Taccode