Media Release
Dammam, Jan 4: The Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY) here, conducted its 18th Annual Day and Nathalncho Dabazzo, which turned out to be a grand success. The event was hosted recently at Farm Hall in the city.
Linda Crasta, Master of Ceremonies delivered a gracious start by welcoming the members and guests. The event was inaugurated by the president Ronald Fernandes, Shirthady by lighting the ceremonial lamp along with executive committee members.
The programme began with a prayer conducted by Stema Tauro, followed by a classical prayer dance performed by Sharon and Shalom Fernandes. A tableau on Nathalancho Sandesh was presented by JCCF group members and co-ordinated by Richard Cardin and Praveena Dsilva. Melodious carols sung by the children and adults led by Ronald Anitha Sequiera added an extra flavor to the event. Excitement was high when Santa Claus came on stage and distributed chocolates to the children.
President Ronald Fernandes addressed the gathering and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the members for rendering their dedicated service to SKY and sponsors for their generous support to the association. He thanked the committee members for their selfless service and commitment to SKY in fulfilling its main objectives, serving this noble cause and providing opportunities to SKY members to display their talents. Treasurer Anil Tauro presented the financial report for the year and details of contribution by SKY to the deprived families and children’s education back home.
On the great occasion, the sponsors of the event were honored with flowers. Teachers of the community were honored for their dedicated services with shawl and flowers. Children who achieved academic excellence in their studies in Grades 10 and 12 were honored along with their parents by gifts presented to them. SKY main sponsor Patrik D Almeida and visiting parents were honored with shawl and flowers.
Members and guests enjoyed exciting and rocking cultural programmes performed by SKY members (kids, teens and adults). Tableau, classical dance, cinematic dance, singing and rib tickling skits were the attractions of the evening. An Added attraction was raffle draw carrying a brand new fabulous Honda Activa 2018 model as mega bumper prize which was won by Lancy Divya Dsouza, Jubail. Members and childen were happy to take home many attractive door prizes and spot prizes. The highlight of the event was a kuswar auction game in which all the members and guests actively participated. This was finally won by Vijay Volga Dsa.
Ronald Fernandes conducted the award and honouring ceremony. SKY Public Relation officer Steevan Rodrigues proposed the vote of thanks.
A wide spread buffet dinner was served to all the invitees. The entire programme was a grand success due to the dedicated service of the committee members with the sole aim of selfless contribution to the community. The enthusiastic audience enjoyed every moment. People congratulated the office bearers for organizing yet another spectacular memorable event.