Report
by: Canute Moras
Photos by: Louis Danthi
Commemorating the Feast of Nativity of Our
Mother Mary, “Monti Fest” was celebrated by “Udyavarites UAE” at Basma
Residency Banquet hall, Sharjah on Friday 14th September.
The evening program commenced with a Hymn for Patron Saint sung
by our talented kids followed by Bible Reading and Welcome ceremony. The President of Udyavarites, Mr. Gilbert D’sa
warmly welcomed the Chief Guest of the evening Rev. Fr. Cyprian Pinto and the
audience. Fr. Cyprian is the present
Parish Priest of Udyavar Parish. He was
facilitated on the occasion for recently taking charge of the Parish. He is on a visit to UAE to strengthen the bond
among the Parishioners residing here with those in homeland and make the parish
vibrant for initiating and achieving ambitious goals.
The main part of venerating and glorifying our infant mother
Mary was carried out as per religious custom with children proceeding in a
procession and showering flowers, to the
rhythm of “Sokkad Sangatha Melleam” and “Moreak
Hogollsiam”. It was a blessed ambience
when whole audience joined the beat. The
traditional “Novem” was blessed by Fr. Cyprian and invoking God’s blessing for
the well-being of one and all.
Well known business personality and philanthropist Mr. Jaleel Saheb Udyavara was present on dais and was honoured with a flower bouquet.
The audience was participative and was kept engaged with several
games for children and adults. There
were also several spot prizes for the enthusiast. The program was interspersed with three
hilarious skits performed by Joacky, Jeffery, Vivi, Veena and Robert.
Dinner was traditional treat of fish curry and variety of
vegetables, vorn etc., all home cooked by our committee members and their families.
Every one relished it. The program concluded with a vote of thanks
and the audience of about 200 enjoyed it to the full and expressed their
satisfaction and gave positive reviews.
The program was compered by Anthony D’Silva and all
committee members extended their maximum cooperation and support for the
success.
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