Dubai : Fun and Frolic in Abundance at 'Family Fiesta- 2009'

by Sujay BendurDaijiworld Media Network – Dubai (SP)
Dubai, Dec 12: Mangalore Konkans Dubai had organized their annual event, 'Family Fiesta – 2009,' at the Wanderers Sports Club, Sharjah on Friday December 11, 2009.
The day-long event started at around 11.00 am, with the delivery of the welcome address by the president of Mangalore Konkans, Santosh Nazareth.
'The Mission' band had come all the way from Srilanka to entertain the crowd throughout the day with their beautiful music. The cloudy weather and light rains provided the crowd with an ideal atmosphere to dance to the musical tunes.
Though there had been intermittent drizzling with some intervals in between, the spirit of the crowd continued to be high, and the people went on to have fun until evening. The Christmas atmosphere was in the air at the venue, as several participants were wearing the 'Santa' colour caps and attire.
Stalls, games, face-painting etc., which were organized by Mangalore Konkans attracted lot of participants, especially the kids.
Along with the 'Mission' troupe, local artistes like Gopi Kamath, Monica Valder and others entertained the crowd with their melodious voices and talented rendering.
Loads of spot prizes and gift vouchers that were on offer, encouraged the crowd to become overtly creative in their dances and performances. Singing of Christmas Carols by the teams from the crowd was one of the highlights of the event.
A good number of sponsors from around UAE and outside generously supported the event for the charity causes undertaken by the organizers, Mangalore Konkans Dubai. A spontaneous auction for novelties that was undertaken at the venue, succeeded in generating AED 125, 000, which stands as witness to the generous support from the community members for charitable causes.
NRE entrepreneur, Ronald Colaco, who is on a visit the UAE, also joined the Family Fiesta and contributed to the cause. Philanthropist Ivan Fernandes, Charles D'Souza and others too joined the cause.
Anil Menezes ably compered the event

Mangalore Konkans Dubai Presents 'Family Fiesta 2009’

Media Release
Dubai, Dec 6: Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club, Sharjah will witness ‘Family Fiesta 2009’ presented by Mangalore Konkans Dubai on Friday 11th December’2009, an annual family oriented event with a Christmas theme. The program will commence at 10:00AM.
Mangalore Konkans who has a history of organising such family oriented events with a social theme at the core of its mission and vision, has not spared any effort in ensuring that the entertainment and ambience are just perfect.
Santosh Nazareth President of Mangalore Konkans states with assurance, that no effort is spared in organising the event and promises it to be the best, the year will witness. With the team work of the members, support of the sponsors, well wishers & near and dear ones, he looks forward Family Fiesta 2009 to be another feather in the cap of Mangalore Konkans Dubai, after the successful & memorable Konkans Sports Meet held on 20th November 2009 at Dubai Police & Cultural Sports Club.
Primary attraction for the event is a Srilankan band “Mission” who has carved a name for themselves, not only in Sri Lanka and abroad, but even in UAE for their unique multi-lingual performance. The event will feature multilingual including konkani local artists. It is worth mentioning that the event will have foot tapping music and maximum amount of time allocated towards entertainment. A Christmas carol jamboree is being held in order to put everyone present in a Christmas mood. Anil Menezes, a well-known Master of ceremonies who will be taking on the role of MC promises to take the event to its heights with his creative ideas.
Children will have their own entertainment with jumping castle, face painting and loads of other games and fun events. Various game stalls have been arranged to keep all of us entertained. A creative Christmas tableau, which portrays the life of Christ, is another added attraction of the event. Santa will arrive from a land far, far away with loads of gifts and presents for the children. Audience will also have a chance to win loads and loads of prizes through various games, sponsor game (one of the unique), novelty dance and so on. The famous Marco Polo hotel has promised that the buffet laid out which is inclusive in your ticket, will be the best in class.
Mangalore Konkans Dubai a pioneer in charity works in India, UAE & worldwide aims to reach out the education of the deserving poor children and provide medical assistance to the sick. The proceeds of Family Fiesta 2009 will be donated towards the above noble cause. Be a part of it!!!
All in all, Family Fiesta 2009 promises to be the best event of the year 2009. Book your tickets now. Mark your calendars as ‘Family Fiesta 2009’ on 11-12-2009. For further information and tickets you may contact us on (Call/SMS) 050-7035220, 050-6443036, 050-6588383, 055-8441898, 050-1636014 or familyfiesta.mk@gmail.com. For tickets in Abu Dhabi kindly contact Mr. Christopher D’Cunha on 050-6566541.