Konkani Day celebrations and Musical Night at Valencia Church
Mangaluru: Parishioners of Valencia celebrated the ‘Konkani Manyata Divas’ at the Golden Jubilee Hall on Sunday August 21,2022.The program began with a prayer led by Jessica and Group. At 6.10pm the cultural program began where parishioners performed Skit, dance and songs.
The chief guest for the function was Jacquline Fernandes parishioner and Winner of Soad 4.
Parish priest Fr Roque Dsa in his presidential speech thanked the parishioners for coming forward and for participating in the program, wished everyone good luck.
Gurkar’s of all the 22 wards of the parish were presented with a bouquet of flowers for their service rendered.
Convenor of 21 commission Steevan Rodrigues welcomed the gathering. Secretary Rita Menezes proposed the vote of thanks. Formal program was compered by Janet Pereira. Cultural program was compered by ace compere Ronald Rodrigues and Vinisha .
Resident Priest Fr Paul led a prayer before meals. The program ended with a dinner which was prepared by the ward members.
News by Gordon DAlmeida
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