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Kuwait, 11 March 2014: To mark the 10th anniversary Belman Welfare Association Kuwait (BELWAK) put up a grand celebration on Friday February 28 at Kuwait Medical Association auditorium, Jabriya. Various entertainment programme and facilitating the guests / well wishers and talented personal were part of the program.

The main attraction was the Konkani comedy play 'Chintilya Borim Zaaynaa' by United Mangaloreans of Kuwait (UMK) artist. Singers Roshan Dsouza and Mrs Heral Roshan entertained the audience with awesome music Program started with ms Jessie D’cruz introducing Deepak Andrade MC of the programe. Mr. Johnson DAlmeida ( president) vice- Austin Cardoza ( vice-resident) Anil Nazareth (secretary) erome D’Souza (accountant) James D’Souza ( founder president ) Fr Blany Pinto ( guest) lit the lamp and president Mr. Johnson welcome the guest and thanked all the members and well wishes who made this celebration possible.

A souvenir was released by chief guest Fr Blany Pinto. A prayer dance was presented to the tune of Kannada devotional song 'Sharanam Sharanam' by Jyothi, Susan and Sudarshan.

Roshan D’Souza and Heral Pinto along with the local singing talents entertained the crowd with their melodious voices. Few of the hit numbers were 'Suzana', 'Dees Udelo Vortho', 'Sangath Tuzo Ashentha', 'Dees Raath Moga', 'Pavshilya Rathi', 'Songim', 'Sobith Hya Saunsaranth', 'Tori' and 'Aaz Kalche Chede'.

'Jovas XLNC' (Santhosh Raj and Jyothi Colaco), Ballerines School of Dance (choreographer: Sudhi Fronteiro), 'Desi Strikers' (choreographer: Mabel Suvarna) and dynamic BELWAK members of 'Sizzling Dance' group (choreographer: Ashwini Pinto) performed foot-tapping dances for the live singing which was appreciated by everyone. Dance choreographers were honoured with bouquets.

Gulf Voice of Mangalore fame Orson D'Souza, Morvine Quadras and Lolita Fronteiro entertained the audience with the songs 'Tuje Vinnem', 'Nachgo Mujea Moga' and 'Ubchea Suknneanno' from Rosh’s album.

Secretary Anil Nazareth read out the annual report. The sponsors, former presidents, media personnel, guest artistes Roshan D’Souza, Heral Pinto, UMK Group and Agnel Saldanha (Gurkar) were honoured by Fr Noel D’Almeida, president Johnson D’Almeida and vice-president Austin Cardoza for their contribution towards BELWAK. All the committee members along with Fr Noel D’Almeida cut the cake to symbolically mark the occasion after which Fr Noel D' Almeida delivered the decennial message. After the raffle draw, vote of thanks was delivered by vice-president Austin Cardoza. Decennial committee members were introduced to the audience.

At the end, the most awaited Konkani comedy drama 'Chintilya Borim Zaaynaa' was played by United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK). The drama was written and directed by Ronald D’Souza, with dialogues by Jackson D’Souza and editing by Roque Lewis. The background scores were played by Suneeth Noronha. The cast included Satish, Lucy, Kevin, Nancy, Rajesh, Joel, Renny, Clifford, Manoj Mary, Remy, Shannu, Shawn and Sunil. The music direction and stage setting was done by Ronald D’Souza. Sound and lightings were provided by Anand D’Souza (Illuminations). The rib-tickling comedy play sent the audience on a laughter ride and filled the missing gap as UMK did not showcase their annual event in 2013.

The program was sponsored by Al-Rashid International Shipping Co, Al-Refai Group of Companies and Gulf Bank of Kuwait and ably compered by Deepak Andrade. BELWAK is a purely non-profitable and charitable organization dedicated towards the upbringing of the poor children in the field of education and a ray of hope to the aged and needy back home in Belman. UMK is well-known for its charity and selfless support towards the needy through the bundle of talents it possesses. Since its inception in February 2004 with slogan “We care for each other”, BELWAK has contributed towards many causes and needs of its parishioners. The proceeds of this show will be utilized for charity back home in Belman, Karnataka.