6th Lancy Moras Konkani Musical Nite rocks Bahrain

By Joel DSa
Pics by Ruben DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Bahrain, 27 May 2014 : Konkani Kutam of Bahrain presented 6th Lancy Moras Konkani Musical Nite, at Our Lady of Arabia auditorium, here on Friday May 22.  It was organized in aid of constructing a new Cathedral at Awali, here.

 
The long awaited Musical Nite began with the International fame  Master of Ceremony Ronald Olivera, who flew in from Dubai, introduced Lancy Moras for the first time in Bahrain.  The house full audience cheered Melodious Hero Lancy, who flew in from Saudi Arabia, as he came on the stage with his first meaningful song ‘Gavncho Ugdas’. As the audience waited with cheering eagerness, a fabulous upcoming singer Vanessa Saldanha from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, who was introduced by Lancy on Konkani stage for the first time, won the praise of the audience as she sang melodious love song ‘Toon Ye Lagin’.  Moushmi Moras, daughter of Lancy Moras left the audience spellbound with her lovely voice as she sang a unique number ‘Pondra Vorsan’.

 
The local singers like the ‘evergreen’ Sydney Correa, Melba Martis, Rony Fernandes, Christopher Lobo, Richard Pais, Tina D’Souza, Melisa Martis, Adeline Alva and the young charming boy Shreyal Vaz added charm to the evening with their harmonious voice.  Every song came out from these individual tones was awesome and audience stood on their feet to applaud them.  The flawless music was organized by Harmonics lead by Joseph and ably supported by Paul Solomon, Shamsuddin, Vinu, Francis George and Vivian.

 

 

The rib-tickling comedy skits by ‘Pokri Group’ were enjoyed by one and all.  The comedy trio of Stany D’Souza, Sujay Pinto and George Menezes were accompanied Gracy Pais, Nirmala Fernades, Alwyn Alva and Maxim D’Souza.

 
The entire stage was rocked with 4 different dances by the local charming children and youngsters like Darren Sequeira, Joel D’Souza, Orville Sequeira, Rowyn Fernandes, Susan Sequeira, Halaura D’Souza, Riya Castelino, Riya Pinto, Jovita D’Silva, Evita Castelino, Clarina D’Costa, Halona Dantis, Joanna D’Souza, Shania Dantis, Nikitha Fernandes, Ashel Castelino, Ashlin Alva, Ayona Rodrigues, Sophia D’Souza, Rachel D’Souza, Stefany Fernandes, Ajay Lobo, Lorin Sequeira, Ancel Bennis, Deorra Fernandes, Alwyn D’Souza and Sharmila Sequeira.  The professionalism of the Choriographers Ajay Lobo and Rensilla Fernandes was evident in the dances.  Ajay and Rensilla were assisted by Dolly Alva, Ruby Alva, Nirmala Fernandes, Sandra Castelino, Sandra Alvares Stella Fernandes, Devina and Lavina D’Souza.  Muriel Gomes was the coordinator for the dances.

The short stage program was presided by Fr Freddy D’Souza, the spiritual director and assistant parish priest of Sacred Heart Church, Bahrain in the presence of Fr Ding.

 
The Committee members of Konkani community of Sacred Heart Church Freddie D’Souza, Francis Correa and the working Committee members of ‘Konkani Kutam’ Ronald Fernandes, Stany D’Souza, Walter Noronha, Sanjay Sequeira led by Henry Almeida were on the dais.

 
Lancy Moras was honored by Fr Freddy with a shawl, bouquet and a memento.  Also honoured during the stage programme were Vanessa Saldanha, Moushmi Moras and the MC Ronald Olivera.

 
Shankar Jattana was presented by a special memento for his dedicated service for ‘make-up’ for past several years for almost all Konkani programs.  Lancy’s wife Hilda Moras too was recognized with a bouquet during the occasion. 

 
Freddie D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks.  Lucky draws were conducted and the prizes were distributed to the lucky winners.

The entire four hours fun filled event was anchored in his own unique, humorous and flawless style by the internationally acclaimed Ronald Olivera.