World Social:Diary Update APRIL 2018 Where our People Meet and Greet Showcasing our music,Cusine Talent and Heritage. Please forward and share with family and friends –compiled by mel...@symtravels.com
Update APRIL 2018 Kenya Nairobi Friday 23 March to Friday 13 April The Goan Institute Interclub social sports events for all ages, Girls, Boys ladies and gents .Invitation to members of Goan Gymkhana ,Parklands Sports Club, Simba Union, Nairobi Gymkhana.Pl call club to register Badminton, Pool,Darts, Hockey ,Football, Cricket, Table Tennis, Snooker **** UK Sunday 1 April Swindon Goan Chaplaincy Day and Easter Dance 6.00pm Sikh Community Hall ,Kembrey Park ,Swindon SN2 8AZ MUSIC Big Dream.Entry £10.00 per person Children under 10yrs Free Bahrain Manama Thurs 5 April. Young Goand Club presents a musical extravaganza TUMKANCH LAGON AMI 8pm at the Indian Club Auditorium Manama Kingdom of Bahrain ***** GOA Panjim Friday 6th April to Sunday 8th April Goa Tourism Department https://www.facebook.com/officialgoatourism/?hc_ref=ARRA0Ip2o5UaC4EkrEYRaV9LEUpaWFXaHpq8uOfRvZcbVFdPzPP9FkaukujvZGoTXXg&fref=nf Anoouncing. #TheSpiritOfGoaFestival2018 https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thespiritofgoafestival2018?source=feed_text . From home grown concoctions to mouth watering Goan specialities. From foot tapping Konkani Classics to Konkani Jazz, Pop & Latin ensembles. Block your dates for this unique and innovative festival. April 6th, 7th & 8th April 2018. D B Bandodkar grounds. For Stall enquiries please call +919822176918#Goa#Goanews **** Western Australia Melbourne Sunday 8 April 8.45am to 5.30pm All Goa Indoor sports day organised by Goan Overseas Association of Victoria inc Springers Leisure Centre 400 Cheltenham Road Keysborough 3173 www.goav.org.au Creative Writing Workshops Goa Panjim (Morning only) Mon 16 to Fri 20 April 9am to 1pm Creative Story writing workshop Goa State Central Library P Goa Margao(Morning Only) Mon 23 to Fri 27 April 9am to 1.00pm Dr Francisco Luis Gomes District Library Margao The workshop will be for aspiring juniors in the 13+ age group and can include school children,College Students, young professionals, housewives and other interested persons Contact Team Novella email supp...@novella.co.in *** April 2018 Global Goans Network as part of World Goa Day Celebrations 2018 worldwide is bringing out a book Goa Stories and invites you within the next four months to participate and share interesting stories of your childhood as accurately as possible for publication Feel free to use our Amchi Bhas, our local colourful Konkani with its English translation in Brackets It is hoped that your untold stories will evoke memories from your childhood days. A gift to our younger generation who are born and spread out in the diaspora. Your entry 500 words min to 3000 words max further details from goastoriesfromchildh...@gmail.com **** USA LA Sun 22 April Goans of America Annual Picnic 12.99 to 5.00pm Columbia Park 4045 190th Street Torrance CA 90504 – Sharel Figueredo President *** Canada Toronto Sat 28 April –Young Adults Event "Nite in Goa" - The Goan Overseas Association will be celebrating 48 years of its existence serving our community !! Payal Banquet and Convention Centre 3419 Semenyk court mississuga We have made great strides as a community association with a strong presence in running programs for our seniors , youth young adults & families including charitable and professional development programs !! Join us in celebrating our accomplishments and our anniversary as a community with great music from two of the top bands in town . Join us in celebrating our accomplishments and our anniversary as a community with great music from two of the top bands in town & DJ Kaya - Memory Lane & The Goa Amigos !! Don't miss out on the crowning of Mr. & Miss G.O.A. Toronto 2018!! **** UK London Sun: 29 Apr. Cortalim Union (UK) celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Feast of St Philip & St James at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS. Mass to start promptly at 12.15pm followed by a social gathering. Music by the dynamic band ‘Outbreak', Fantasy Disco featuring ‘DJ Stephanie’ & Our Very Own ‘Druston’. Catering by 'Bernie’s’. Tickets includes Meal and Snacks. Members - £14.00, Non Members - £15.00 (Age 12+/Adults) until 15th April 2018, thereafter £17.00 for all. Children £8.00 (4 -12 years). BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment due to limited tickets - Tickets will not be sold at the door. Management reserve the right of admission. For tickets and details please contact: Georgina Gomes - 07974 289 640, Tino Goes – 07821 900 490, Ligor D'Mello – 07821 645 317, Chris D'Cruz – 07739 876718, Francis Gomes - 07701 334 279. *** MAY UK London Sun 6 May Saligao Feas Stanley Park School Damson Way Carshalton Srrey Satnav SM5 4NS Abu Dhabi Doha Thurs 10 May 7.30 onwards Goan Welfare Association present their 18th May Queen Ball Giwana Hall. Raddison Blu Doha *** UK London Sun: 20 May: Margao Union UK invites you to celebrate Feast Of The Holy Spirit at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road Croydon, CR9 3AS. Holy Mass at 1245pm followed by dancing to the sound of Stringalong by Inacio. Tickets (Tickets include Snack, meal and dessert) Before 30 April: Adult: £12.00 Children(5 -14): £8. Thereafter all Tickets: £15.00. Contact Bella: 0208 372 1253 or 07949 233307; email: isabellaferan...@hotmail.co.uk mailto:isabellaferan...@hotmail.co.uk . Xavy: 0208 803 5146 or 07507 950455 Rosalind: 0208 767 8652 Camilo: 0208 801 3637 Lucas: 0795 714 8406.. *** JULY UK London Sun. 1 July. Aldona Association (London) would like to invite you to celebrate our 42nd Feast of Saint Thomas at Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. Holy Mass starting promptly at 12pm, followed by Social with ‘Live’ Music from the UK’s No.1 Goan Band ‘Shades’ plus our very own DJ Richiee. Tickets (include Snacks & Meal): Members £13, Guests £15, Children (6-11 years) £6, Children (Under 5) Free. Book early to avoid disappointment – Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets and further details, please email: aldonalon...@gmail.com mailto:aldonalon...@gmail.com or call Gary Coutinho: 07958 435147 or Michelle DeSouza: 07713 449906; **** Toronto Sat 28 July from 11.00am VIVA Goa Festival Hosted by GOA Toronto * Croatian Parish Park "Father Kamber", Streetsville https://www.facebook.com/Croatian-Parish-Park-Father-Kamber-Streetsville-247965408710755/?hc_location=group Mississuaga ont.