Dubai: 'Kemmannu Flowers' Celebrate Anniversary , Honours Manohar Tonse
Media Release
Dubai Oct 4 : ‘Kemmannu Flowers-U A E’ a fast growing group of Kemmanites, celebrated a full day programme ‘Kemmannu Fest -2009’ , on the occasion of their fourth anniversary, at Karama Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E. On October 2, 2009, the Patrons Day of St. Theresa Church, Kemmannu.
The programme began around 12.30 pm with a Prayer song by members, Rony D’Souza, Melwyn Fernandes, Ida Fernandes and Clarice D’souza followed by St.Theresa’s Patron’s Hymn of Kemmannu Parish. Annual Report (Vardi) was read by Ida Fernandes The President, Arvin Quadros welcomed the audience with his meaningful words.
Main Sponsor Frank Fernandes, Managing Director of Mosaco Shipping & Forwarding and Walter Nandalike, Editor-in-chief of daijiworld.com, and Dayan D’Souza, convener of Daiji Rang Mandhir were the chief guests on the occasion, were also honoured by the president with bouquet of flowers.
Walter Nandalike, Frank Fernandes, Dayan D’Souza and Arvin Quadros lit the lamp and inaugurated the event in commemoration of fourth anniversary of Kemmannu Flowers.
The Konkani music album of the movie ‘KAZAR’, produced by Frank Fernandes and by his son Larry Fernandes, was released during the event.
A brief felicitation was also held by the organizers on the occasion. Manohar Thonse hailing from Kemmannu, a veteran journalist who has contributed several articles to news papers and magazines like ‘Patrapushpa’, ‘Mogaveera’ also the receipient of several awards like , Suvarna Kannadiga 2006 award, Suvarna Ratna 2007 award,Vishwamanya Kannadiga Award 2008 was felicitated.
Speaking on the occasion, Walter Nandalike and Dayan D’Souza admired the Kemmannu flowers for their thoughtfulness in honouring Manohar Thonse and wished them bright future and success in their goal.
The Organizers honoured and thanked the Main Sponsor M/s Mosaco shipping and Forwarding LLC, and all sponsors and wellwishers.
Well known Band ‘Sweet melodies’ enthralled the crowd with their melodious numbers and Roshan D’Silva of Vamanjoor compered the event.
Budding kids Master Maclean and baby Rhea danced for the first time in their debut appearance in the presence of Kemmannu crowd with their Hindi dance numbers ‘Disco Dancer/Jootha hai Japani’ and ‘mayya mayya’ songs respectively. Master Sam D’Souza, as usual, thrilled the audience with his exciting dance mix ‘Merjani Merjani and Aloo Chat’. Dance by Ida and Party ‘Goa baila’ enchanted the audience. A romantic Kannada dance number ‘Anusitide yako yendu’ from a super hit kannada film ‘Mungaru Male’ was presented by Ronald D’Souza and Clarice D’Souza, captivated the crowd. Another Hindi Hit dance number ‘Desi Girl’ by Nancy and Party also enthralled the crowd.
The Hilarious comedy skits by Stany Dcunha and Party, Melwyn and party, Sheldon and Hazel had the crowd in splits with their superb acting.
The crowd was entertained by Kemannu Members with Konkani and Hindi songs. which were enjoyed by the crowd.
Grand finale came in the form of a Novelty dance and live Mangalorean Baila dance. There were Spot Prizes, games for kids and adults, Novelty Dances, entry ticket draws with fabulous prizes. Sumptuous buffet lunch was also served.
Melwyn Fernandes on behalf of Kemmannu Flowers in his address thanked the main sponsor, sponsors, well wishers and those who rendered a helping hand directly or indirectly in making the event a memorable one.
More than 130 people participated on the day long event, which was a grand success. Gift Hampers were given away to all participants.
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