Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) celebrates Monthi Fest

By Remy Fernandes-Piusnagar, Kuwait
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 20 Sep 2019: Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) celebrated Monti Fest at Harmony Hall#1, behind Al Rashid Hospital, Salmiyah here on Friday September 20 evening.

 

Celebration started at 7:30pm with the introduction by compere Shawn Pereira. President Samson Noronha welcomed all the parishioners along with more than 150 gathered guests and well-wishers with a spiritual touch of words and wished blessings of Infant Mary on the gathering.
The statue of Infant Mary was decorated with beautiful flowers. Sunil and Wilma Menezes conducted the Novena service. All the children were given a plate of flowers to offer Infant Mary singing, ‘Sakkad Sangatha Melyan’ followed by ‘Moriek Hogalsian.’ After the novena service, snacks & soft drinks were served to everyone.

 

The guest for the event was Rev.Fr.Dominic Sequeira (Salmiya Parish Priest), Norbert D’souza (President of AKF), Stany Monis (Director of  PWAK), Samson Noronha (President of PWAK) & Johnson Fernandes (Vice President of PWAK). The guest were honored by flower bouquets
A cake cutting ceremony was held by the guests and the committee members of PWAK. Chief guest Rev.Fr. Dominic Sequeira in his speech praised PWAK member’s dedication towards the Pamboor parish and wished everyone a happy feast.

 

Presidents and representatives of various Mangalorean associations in Kuwait, such as KCWA, Tulu Koota, Pangala, Shirva, Brahmavar, Kanajar, UMK, Abbasiya Konkani families, Pius Nagar (P.W.C.K), Bellevision the family members and friends of PWAK were present and honored by flower bouquets.

 

 

Beautiful dances were performed by Swedal, Spanita and group dance by Alvita & Valentena. which was appreciated by everyone. Beautiful Konkani Song (Nove Jevann) sung by Stenwil Menezes and Juliana…. lovely song sung by Morvine Quadras (GVOM Season-4 winner) and appreciated by everyone. 

 

Number of games including housie housie Auction game (Grinder) Spot games were conducted by Shawn Periera, Depak Andrade & Samson Noronha during the event and prizes were distributed to all the winners in different games by Samson Noronha.

 

Grace before meal rendered by Depak Andrade. Samson Noronha invited everyone to have blessed traditional Mangalorean vegetarian meal by offering a jar of water.

 

As one family all were served the traditional festal meal prepared by M&M Caterers, Salmiyah on banana leaves which was enjoyed and appreciated by all with the typical Mangalorean flavor. Piza sponsored by Spinnes Confectionery.

 

Johnson Fernandes thanked all who helped to make this program successful and memorable. The program was compered by Shawn Pereira and appreciated by everyone. Rocking music was played by DJ-RX.

 

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