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GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully

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Doha-Qatar: Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar marked ‘World Goa Day-2016’ as a memorable and blissful day with lots of fun on Friday, October 21 at Mercure Grand Hotel.

The program began at 12.30 pm with fiery numbers by DJ Glorio Fernandes and sizzling dynamic ace compere Mahesh Prabhu set the floor on fire. GWA Executive Committee members along with Vivian D’Souza, president of Konkani Speaking Community (KSC), Prakash Noronha, president of Mangalorean Cricket Club (MCC), Aloysius D’Souza, Vice president of Mangalorean Cultural Association (MCA) were escorted to the stage. GWA president Simon D’Silva, addressed the welcome keynote and highlighted the insight into ‘World Goa Day’ celebration.

Speaking on the occasion Vivian, Prakash and Aloysius appreciated the efforts of GWA for uniting Konkani people in Qatar and celebrating ‘World Goa Day’ by presenting Konkani cultural programs.

Many spot games for the kids and adults were conducted and winners were awarded with beautiful gifts. The pool side cool breeze and stage decoration with Goan replica sculptures added flavor to the program. The stage decoration was set by Godfrey and Effey Noronha.

The cultural program commenced with live performances by Sonia Prabhu, Perpetual Pereira, Natcey Barretto, Vincy D’Costa and Figo Rodrigues. Agnelo Rodrigues (AGGIE) and Glorio Fernandes supported the singers with live music.

Gulf Voice of Mangalore Qatar finalists – Carol D’Souza and Clement Fernandes rendered Konkani numbers. It was a complete blend of Mangaluru and Goan evening, where both regional artists gave their tribute to the mother tongue Konkani.

Mimicry artist Amresh Kamat entertained the audience with his acts.

Tiny tots of GWA performed the dance on track “Molbailo Dou”. The dance troupe comprised Patricia Fernandes, Gianna Noronha, Dave Ferrao, Ean Noronha, Amber Fernandes, RihanaFernandes, Meagan Prabhu and Shaun Prabhu.

Danica Rodrigues and Caley Fernandes presented Portuguese fisher folk dance “Vodekara Vodekara”. Carol D’Souza and Clement Fernandes set the stage with duet number “Ye Chedwa Tuzo Mog Haven Kela”, for which Shawn Fernandes and Elena Noronha put some amazing steps.

Tanya and Joaquim Rodrigues put steps for the love song ‘Rajan and Prema’ while Celsa and Allan D’Souza danced for the song “Contrad Sasnacho”. Snasloy D’Silva, Natasha Fernandes, Errol Pereira and Chynara Rodrigues put the steps to peppy song ‘Juliana’.

Simon D’Silva, Gina Noronha, Olga and Edgar Fernandes set the floor on fire with their performance on the track “Osoch Fottotai”. Portuguese cultural song, “Corridinho” was performed by Seema and Cajie Rodrigues with traditional gesture.

Gasdy and Merwyn Ferrao put the audience on floor by performance on “Forsa Goa” – Goa’s football team anthem.

“Nachoia Kumpasar” title song was well performed by Sean Fernandes and Gina Noronha.

Errol, Chynara, Snasloy Elena, Shawn, Natasha, Sean and Gina walked on the ramp wearing Goan Traditional gestures for a fashion show.

GWA president Simon extended his heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors of the event, committee members, all participants in the cultural program and audience for making the event successful even within short time of notice.

The cultural day concluded with traditional cuisine and open dance performance on the floor.

GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully
GWA celebrates World Goa Day blissfully

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