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Dammam, Dec 19 : The Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY) here celebrated its 20th Annual day and Nathalancho Dabazo, which turned out to be a grand success. The event was hosted on Friday, 13th December 2019, at Farm Hall in Dammam.

The Master of ceremonies, Mrs. Linda Crasta and Mr. Royston Joel Rodrigues delivered a gracious start by welcoming the members and guests. The gala night kicked off around 5.30 pm with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the president Ronald Fernandes, Shirthady along with executive committee members.

The programme began with a prayer conducted by Mrs. Stema Tauro, followed by Classical prayer dance performed by Hazel Rodrigues and Stevina Dsouza. Melodious carols were sung by the children and adults led by Ronald Anitha Sequiera which gave an extra flavor to the event. Excitement was high when Santa Claus came to the stage and distributed chocolates to the children.

President Ronald Fernandes addressed the gathering and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the members for rendering their dedicated service to SKY and sponsors for their generous support to the association. He thanked the committee members for their selfless service and commitment to SKY in fulfilling its main objectives, serving for noble cause and giving opportunities to SKY members to up bring their talents. Treasurer Anil Tauro presented the financial report for the year and details of contribution by SKY to the deprived families and children’s education back home.

On this grand occasion, main sponsors for the event, Mr. Sheikh & Brothers , Expertise group of Companies, Mr. Abdul Razak & Brothers , Khalid Al Mushaiga group of Companies - KMT, Mr. Joey Joanna Fernandes , Al Manafa Trading & Transportation Services, were honored and felicitated with shawl and floral bouquets. The other sponsors were: Nelson Alva, Shereen group of Companies Bahrain, Roland Laila Pinto, Santan Roseline Rodrigues, Jerome Veena Lobo, Arun Amrith Dsouza, Thomas Laveena Crasta, Melville Blanch Dsouza, Melwin Anand Dsouza, Gilbert Daphney Carnelio, Vijay Vineeta Pais, Stany Glady Gonsalves, Philip Tressy Rodrigues, Walter Lolita Lobo, Stany Ivy Mathias, Steevan Jennifer Rodrigues, Anil Stema Tauro, Alwyn Shamala Fernandes, Sandeep Linda Crasta and Ronald Shanthi Fernandes.

Members and guests enjoyed the exciting and rocking cultural programmes performed by SKY members (kids, teens and adults). Foot-tapping Konkani and filmy dances, singing, drama, poetry and rib tickling variety of skits kept the crowd roaring and applauding every performance.
The highlight of the event was a kuswar auction in which all the members and guests actively participated. This was finally won by Mr. Praveen Peter Aranha and Mr. Maxim Dsouza.

An added attraction was raffle draw carrying a brand new 43” Samsung UHD TV as bumper prize which was won by Mr. Alwyn D’sa Al Khobar. There was exciting raffle draw and door prizes won by adults and children.

Ronald Fernandes conducted the award and honoring ceremony. Committee member Sandeep Crasta proposed the vote of thanks.

A wide spread buffet dinner was served to all the invitees. The entire programme was a grand success due to the dedicated service of the committee members with the sole aim of selfless contribution to the community. The excited audience enjoyed every moment. People congratulated the office bearers for organizing yet another spectacular memorable event.