Abu Dhabi: Konkan Pearls Inaugural successful get-together

- Media Release

Abu Dhabi: 25 Nov 2013 : The first gathering of Konkan Pearls which was known as Pearls of Mangalore previously was held in Arab Udupi Party Hall, Abu Dhabi on 21st Nov 2013 at 7.30PM.

 

Wilfred Fernandes, a dynamic leader who has been unanimously elected as the first President of the new musical and cultural organization titled the group as Konkan Pearls (Konkan Mothiyan)

 

The first get-together began with Prayers and thanksgiving to the almighty led by Wilfred followed by the self-introduction by all members. On the occasion Wilfy launched the new logo of Konkan Pearls – Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. which was designed jointly by Paul and Wilfy, followed by the announcement of all new office bearers and wished them all the success in their work.  The new committee members are:

 

President: Wilfred Fernandes (Wilfy)

Vice President: Anil Pinto

General Secretary: Nanditha Saldanha

Treasurer: Ronald Lobo

Cultural secretaries: Prashanth Sequeira, Joshal DSouza, Annu Bantwal and Maxim D’cunha

Design and Media head: Paul Pereira

Media Secretaries: Melrick Dsouza and Precilla Pereira

Event coordinators: Ronald Dsouza and Melvin Fernandes

Advisor: Alphonse Mendonsa

In his inaugural speech Wilfred explained the importance of forming the Konkan Pearls group and how to keep it live by all the members in the future. He also explained the reason to rename it so it can accommodate all people from entire belt of Konkan Shore regardless of a particular place. He stressed the group will strive to keep our rich culture alive by speaking in Konkani and promoting it among younger generation by various activities. He explained the group and the new logo as below.

Konkan Pearls : Konkan Mothiyan is a group dedicated to enhance the local Konkan talents, To keep our culture live, To promote Konkani among children and to get-together in a true Konkan spirit in the capital city Abu Dhabi UAE.

He then said we welcome every Konkani lover to our group to act, dance and to sing Konkan glory during our monthly get-together.

Konkan Pearls : Konkan Mothiyan Logo

 

 

Logo tells about our rich Konkan culture, Baila dance, Gumta music, Pan Pod Udhak, Mogre kale, and shows that we are from the green belt of Konkan shore in India. The yellow color represents gulf, which is our current place and the rays from the rising sun tells us to keep our culture and talents shining and to spread them to the world. It also tells the variety of talents we have in our group like dance, music, acting etc.

 Some of the objectives he suggested and approved by all members were:

There will be a get-together every fourth Friday at 6.00PM. Venue will be informed. All members to attend without fail.

A fee of 50 AED per adult and 25 AED per a child will be collected to make the programme success.

The cultural event for each month will be based on different activities such as singing, dancing, poetry, acting etc…

Each gathering will have a special topic discussion in Konkani, a learning session, and a talk by 2 adults.

Each gathering will have elocution by 2 children on a given topic purely in Konkani. As a start for the next gathering topic was decided as “ Nathalan Festh”.  Mclean and Aurelle were chosen for it..

It was also decided unanimously to organize a fund raising event for which date will be announced soon, in support of the construction of the new church building in Abu Dhabi.

 

 

On this occasion there was a surprise cake cutting ceremony for all the SCORPION CLUB members who are celebrating their birthdays and marriage anniversaries in the month of November.

There was a felicitation for an elder couple who were celebrating their 49th Wedding anniversary. Wilfred congratulated and honored them with a memento on behalf of Konkan Pearls.

The event was progressed by variety of entertainment such as singing, dancing, short drama followed by spot games. Prizes were distributed to all the winners.  Delicious dinner was also served at the same time.  All members who are already known singers participated actively namely: Prashant Sequeira, Joshal D’Souza, Melrick D’Souza, Ronald D’Souza, Ronald Lobo, Felix D’Souza, Wilfred Fernandes, Lolita Pinto, Nandita Saldhana Maxim Pereira, Mclean, Ishney, Monal, Adelle,  Melwin and Ida Fernandes.

There were dances from Monisha and Monal and short skit from Wilfy, Claudy and Ashlyn.

The program concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr. Anil Pinto. The gathering made all the Konkan Pearls members to feel the united family bond yet again. All committee members extended their maximum cooperation and support for the success of Konkan Pearls.

For details and suggestions please contact konkanpearls@gmail.com