Mangaluru: Yuva Spandan Derebail (YSD – ICYM Derebail Unit) organised a unique programme ‘Pavsa Gammath 2018’ at Most Holy Redeemer Church Main Hall.
The event began by invoking the blessings of almighty with a prayer dance led by Jassica Misquith Cultural Secretary ICYM-YSD and team. Soon after the prayer dance the guests were escorted to the dias by the YSD-ICYM president Ivy Melisha DSouza and YSD Secretary Sandra Pinto.
Fr Austin Peter Peres Parish Priest and unit Director, Fr Gration Alvares assistant Director, Fr Ronald Prakash DSouza Director ICYM Central Council Mangalore Diocese, Edward Coelho vice president Parish Pastoral Council, Lizzie Fernandes and Jeethan Castelino animators of YSD-ICYM Derebail unit, Jaison Pereira president and Fevisha Monteiro secretary ICYM Central Council Mangalore Diocese and other ICYM office bearers were the guests present for the programme.
Ivy Melisha DSouza president YSD welcomed the gathering. The guests who were present on the dais were given a floral welcome. Lizzy Lasrado beautifully spoke in detail about Pavsa Gammath and the tradition associated with it. She explained the way in which people wait for this season. Fr Ronald Prakash DSouza congratulated YSD – ICYM for putting up such a unique and wonderful programme. Fr Austin Peter Peres addressed the gathering on Pavsa Gammath.
The symbolic inauguration of Pavsa Gammath 2018 was then done. The guests along with animators of Yuva Spandan Derebail pulled the ribbon off the box which was filled with confetti’s. As the ribbon was pulled, the confetti’s began to fall as a symbol of rain and within the box displayed ‘Pavsa Gammath 2018’. Sandra Pinto secretary YSD proposed the vote of thanks.
Cultural programme began with a live band performance. Many talented parishioners and various associations of the Most Holy Redeemer Church Derebail had beautifully put up a cultural programme. The cultural programme included dance, skit, jokes, mad ads, live singing, music, mando etc. Spot games were conducted especially for enthusiastic audience. 22 ward gurkars, sponsors and all those who toiled for the success of the programme were felicitated with mementos and flowers. As soon as the cultural programme came to an end Fr Gration Alvares blessed the meals.
There were altogether 23 delicious food items prepared by the ward members of Derebail Parish. The crowd who witnessed Pavsa Gammath 2018 was about 1000. Apart from Derebail parishioners there were many outside parishioners as well. Everyone enjoyed the evening as well as the food. Members of Yuva Spandan Derebail YSD-ICYM were appreciated and applauded for the wonderful execution of the marvelous event. The entire event was compered by Sheldon Crasta. The backdrop on the stage and the entrance of the hall was ornated keeping in mind the tradition associated with this event. Most of the crowd including the youth wore the traditional attire. Pavsa Gammath 2018 concluded with Baila led by the live band group and DJ Prajwal Sequeira.
Report by: Ashish Joseph Carvalho, Derebail
