COLVA NITE - A GRAND SUCCESS It was an occasion with nostalgia of home town – Colva United Centre (CUC) – Kuwait celebrated their annual event – COLVA NITE 2008 – as a part of celebration of COLVA FEAST – With Feast Mass at Holy Family Cathedral followed by annual event – COLVA NITE – at Fakher-El-Deen Palace Restaurant with a record crowd of selected guests to the full capacity of the hall. The function was kicked off by cutting of the Feast Cake by the Committee members followed by welcome address by the CUC President Alexander Menino Fernandes. Informal selection and crowning of COLVA QUEEN was the highlight of the function which was vied by 16 contestants followed by children games. The following were declared winners of Colva Queen Contest: Marcia D’Souza, was crowned as 1st winner, Delcina Braganza was 1st runner up, Maria Ferrao 2nd runner up, best smile award went to Elwira D’Souza and Sheryl Jesus walked away with best walk award. Variety of renditions by 'Rosary Ferns Mando Group', Cultural items by 'Viva La Goa' and folk dances by 'The Dance Fiesta' have regaled and climaxed the festival mood of the guests whose memories will linger for a very very long time … until next Colva Nite. A game of Housie and instant hampers have been generously patronized by the guests due to the fact that its proceeds are to be donated to Shanti Avedan Loutolim, Goa – which is a Cancer Hospice catering to the needs of terminally sick cancer patients. The function was ably compered by Merwyn Pereira and Tony Viegas. CUC Assistant General Secretary Manuel Rodrigues proposed the vote of thanks. Photos by : Rewon Gomes Goa's Pride - http://www.goa-world.com http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans
Konkani Amchi Mai Bhas Sogglea Goenkaranchi - hench amchem herans. For all Goans, our mother-tongue Konkani, is our pride! http://www.songs-from-goa.at/goa/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ECJrnqPcI
