Kuwait: Silver Jubilee Celebration of Kuwait Canara Welfare Association on Apr 25
Media Release
Kuwait, 12 Feb 2014: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) is completing 25 glorious years of its existence. KCWA is an organization of Catholics hailing from different parishes of Mangalore and Udupi diocese, presently residing in the State of Kuwait. A seed that was sown by its founder members: Francis Misquith, Elias Saldanha, the late Charles Vaz and the late Johnny Misquith in July 1988 with a mission and a vision to help in the upbringing of unprivileged children and families. This seed has grown into a gigantic tree, and has resulted in the donation of approximately Indian Rupees 2.8 crore towards the education and humanitarian needs in India and Kuwait, a major share of which is directed towards the cause of education for children in the rural areas in Karnataka.
To mark KCWA’s silver jubilee, a yearlong celebration of various activities and events, which commenced in July 2013 will culminate with the mega celebration on Friday April 25. Preparations are underway for the mega event and entertainment unlimited is in store for its audience.
Well-known artistes from Mangalore will enthrall the audience with a musical show called ‘Retro to Metro’.
The internationally renowned Konkani drama, ‘Aami Nathlyaa Vellar….’ by Daiji Rang Mandir – Dubai will also be staged during this occasion.
Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi diocese will be the chief guest of the event.