Media Release
Riyadh, Sep 19: A large number of Konkani Community of Riyadh celebrated the Feast of Nativity “Monthi Fest “ on 17th September evening.
The new corn (noven) was brought from Mangalore and delicious home made Pure Vegetarian meal consisting of allum-dhento, thoushya karamb, sango, benda, mogen, thendlim, ghosalim, sonno, ambya chetnee, sanna, pothraden & vorn was served to all over the banana leaves. This dinner was prepared by the mangalorean community residing in Riyadh.
Eric D’Sa Pangla welcomed the gathering & conducted the entire programme, Ambrose D’Mello Pangla conducted the prayer, concluded by the hymn “Sokkod Sangatha Mellyam” and “Moryek Hogollsiyam”.
Arun Soz Palimar expressed his experience & spoke few words about the traditional Noven Jevan.
Mother Mary’s quiz was conducted by Condred & Treeza Nazareth Ruzai Mangalore. Mr. Roshan Dsouza & Melroy were the winners of the quiz competion. Later Housie Housie was conducted by Ambrose D’Mello.
Entertainment programme followed by various songs & dance from kids & adults. Eden D'Sa, Eric D’sa Michelle Mascarenhas, Rachael Santis, Aldrena Sequiera, Elita D’Sa were the highlights of the evening.