Bahrain: Konkani Singers Club Felicitates Henry D’Almeida during 35th Annual Day Celebrations

By Joel D’Sa
Bellevision Media Network

Bahrain,11 Dec 2012: Henry D’Almeida, past president of Konkani Singers Club – Bahrain, veteran Mangalorean community leader was felicitated by Konkani Singers Club during their thirty-fifth annual day celebrations held at Baan Saeng Thai Auditorium, here on Friday December 7 afternoon.  Henry was felicitated in recognition of his greater contributions to the progress of Konkani Singers Club and to Mangalorean community. He has contributed to the promotion of Konkani language and culture as committee member of Konkani Kutam Bahrain since its inception and also as a social worker.
 
 
 
The celebration started in Friday at 12.00 pm, with cutting of cake by the executive committee along with the guests.  Hazel and Rachelle staged welcome dance, followed by Christmas Tree event for children.
 
 
Abraham John, chairman of Indian School was the chief guest of the occasion, felicitated Henry D’Almeida by draping a shawl and presented with mementoes.
 

Speaking at the occasion, Abrahm John highlighted the contribution of Konkan Singers Club in promoting Indian culture in Bahrain.  He congratulated Konkan Singers Club executive committee and members on the occasion of celebrating thirty-fifth annual day and honoring a prominent person of the caliber of Henry D’Almeida during this auspicious day. This will encourage many to contribute to the betterment of the community and the less fortunate of the society, said Abraham John.
 
 
Walter Noronha, president of Konkan Singers Club welcomed the members and dignitaries.  In his address & thanked members for their continuous support to the club which has paved the way towards progress.
 
 
 
The colorful event continued with various entertainment programmes.  The entertainment programme consisted of dances, singing and skits.  The semi finalists of Gulf Voice of Managalore in Bahrain Melba Martis, Teena D’Souza, Preetham Aranha and Anil Barboza entertained the crowd with Konkani and  Hindi songs.  Two comedy skits were presented by Joel D’Sa, Hilda, Alfreeda, Hazel, Ashton, Steven and Arun. Two well performed dances were presented by Eunice D’Souza and Ashel Castelino.
 
Sumptuous Lunch was served for all those who were present.

 
The general secretary Steven D’Souza proposed vote of thanks.  The entertainment secretaries Leo Fernandes and Bertram Rego compered the programme.