Dubai, September 23: Konkan Bells, Belthangady Varado Association in UAE, celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Virgin Mary and the first anniversary on Friday at Hotel Fortune Plaza, Al Ghuises with great fervor.
Over 250 members from 10 parishes of Belthangady Varado marched towards Mother Mary’s grotto prepared by Joel Vas/Derril Furtado and group which added a touch of festivity to the celebration. The traditional celebration commenced with hymns, prayer and gospel reading by Fr James. Novem was distributed to all those who were present.
The main patron of Konkan Bells Belthangady Association, Walter Pereira, owner of Rapid Freight Systems and his wife Lethicia Pereira were felicitated during the function.
Konkan Bells President Remi D’Souza welcomed all the guests including Fr James, Fr Maxwil, Fr Freddy and Mr. Dayan D’Souza.
On the occasion, Jeevan Vas from Ujire parish was honoured for his effort to make an entry in Gulf Voice Of Mangalore’s Semifinals.
Various spot games were conducted for kids and adults. A traditional vegetarian meal was served to all by Hotel Fortune Plaza followed by variety entertainment by Konkan Bells members who presented dance shows and comedy skits.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Sunil Rodrigues. Rohit & Roshni compered the programme.
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