Dubai : ’USWAS Festa Saanz’ organized by Shirva Parishioners in UAE

By Oscar Rego
Pics by Melrick DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Dubai, 23 Feb 2014 : USWAS, an association of  Shirva  parishioners residing in the UAE, under the leadership of Denis Mathias staged its annual fest in UAE  ’Shirva Festha Saanz - 2014’  at the Al Masah Ball Room, Sheraton Deira, Dubai, on Friday February 21 with glamour and  for a cause with a full packed house.   Shirva Festha Saanz  provided an evening of variety entertainment with lots of music, songs, fun, games, spot prizes and dances from local talents. 

 

 

The program started with  prayer song by all committee members. One of the most experienced and well known compere  in Mangalore and in Dubai  Mr. Roshan D’silva welcomed the gathering. In a brief stage programme USWAS president Denis Mathias welcomed the guests including Chief Guest Rev. Fr. Cyprian D’souza, Ex-Asst. priest of St. Mary’s church, Dubai now serving in Mangalore,  Mr.  Wilson D’souza Vice President of Shirva Parish Council, George Saldanha, representative of Delmon Group Companies and Mr. Jay Kumar, General Manager Silvertech Engineering LLC, Dubai. Wilson D’souza in his speech praised the effors of USWAS  members dedication towards  Shirva Parish, its surrounding and the help to the needy. He also briefed about  the renovation of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva on the occasion of its Centenary Year Celebrations. Chief Guest Rev. Fr. D’souza, in his message, praised USWAS’s dedication towards the needy and wished for the success of their future  projects.  Secretary  Laveena Tauro read the annual report of USWAS and Vice-president Herald Mathias proposed Vote of Thanks.  Mr. Robert D’sa of Caesars Restaurant & Confectioneries , Mr. Joseph Mathias & Family, Shirva (Doha Qatar), Mr. Bernard Saldanha of Delmon Group,  Mr. Sanu Devasia of Safe Max Fire & Safety and Slivertech Engineering LLC were the Main Sponsors of Shirva Festha Saanz.  All the Sponsors and Well wishers were felicitated with mementos. Manoj Menezes conducted the stage program.

 

           

           

            

            

           

 

The proceeds of this event will be beneficial for the Renovation of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva on the occasion of its Centenary Year Celebrations.  The highlight of the evening was a total sum of Rs. 14 lakh has been raised for the cause during the evening with help of USWAS and its generous Sponsors.

 

During the entertainment session the Rising Star of Shirva in  UAE   Prashanth Sequeira and his members from the newly formed BAND EAGLES  comprising  Prashanth, Error Serrao, Melwyn D’souza, Nisha D’souza and  Joshal D’souza presented  entertaining songs.  They  sang some hit Konkani, Hindi, Kannada songs and grand baila numbers.  Couples took active part in Novelty dance and lot of prizes were picked for Novelty dance.

 

 ‘Boskeambeghar’ (Claudy, Manoj, Denis Mathias, Sharan, Sandeep and  Veena Mathias) provided excellent comedy skits and Comedy Dance.  Hannah and Sarah Mathias presented a dance for English Number. Cleon D’sa, Shelwyn Mathias, Rahul and shervin,   Anitha and Vanitha , Sandeep, Joshal,  Litsa, Marsha danced  to various Bollywood numbers was yet another highlight of the evening. Roshan D’silva conducted lots of interactive spot games and fun games for kids and adults and kept the audience engaged till the end.

 

All the artists, dancers, and singers were felicitated with mementos. During the event USWAS  honored and bestowed  “SHIRVANCHO NATA RATHN” award to  active member Mr. Claudius Antony D’leema (Claudy) in grateful appreciation for his outstanding acting skills in the field of entertainment and dedicated to service to USWAS.  Mr. Franky D’souza, founder president of USWAS did the honor.  A lavish buffet dinner was served on the occasion.

 

The program concluded with a raffle draw followed by ‘Baila’ where young and old joined in. 

 

 

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