Dubai: Pamboorians in UAE celebrate Monti Fest

By Diany DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Dubai, 29 Sep 2015: Pamboorians in UAE celebrated Nativity Feast - Monti Fest in a traditional way together as one family at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama, here on Thursday September 17 at 8.00pm.

 

Master of the ceremony Diany D’Souza took charge of the evening and gave a brief introduction about the importance of Mother Mary in our life and significance of Monti Fest to the gathering.

 

Fr Paul Rego, parish priest of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor in Udupi diocese, graced the occasion.

 

The celebration started with a procession by little children and teenagers carrying the statue of Maria Bambina’ (Infant Mary) with colorful flowers singing the traditional hymn, ‘Sokkad Sangata Melyam’,’ and gathered around the bambina.

 

 

Fr Paul Rego led the prayer session along with little kids, followed by children joyfully showered flower petals in honor of Infant Mary as the gathering sang the hymn ‘Moriyek Hogolshiyam.’  ‘Novem’ with milk was served to all and sweets were distributed to all children.

 

President Ashok Menezes welcomed the guests and all gathering.

 

The guest of honor Fr Robert Lasrado, assistant parish –priest at St Mary’s Church, Dubai and spiritual director for St Mary’s Mangalorean Community, in his message  called upon to maintain the unity among all the parishioners and urged to keep the traditions alive. He also highlighted the importance of Konkani language and urged to teach Konkani to younger generation.

 

Fr Paul Rego, in his address said he is overwhelmed with joy to see a large number of parishioners as one family. He also appreciated the support given by Pamboorians in UAE to the church and urged to continue unity and good work.

 

The evening was filled with lots of entertainment and cultural events. Little kids Leora, Dwayne and Darren sung some melodious songs while Athan, Ashel, Reeve, Inish, Keith and Kelly presented scintillating filmy dances, which was appreciated by the audience.