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70TH SUCCESSFUL  SHOW OF MHATARO CHORBELA   HELD ON 11-09-2016 Kanara Cultural Association, New Delhi.

IT’S A THREE IN ONE PROGRAMME  -  MONTI FEST,  AGM OF KCA & 70TH SHOW OF MHATARO CHORBELA.

The grand celebration started with carrying flowers in procession with “SAKKAD SANGATA MELYAM” by children & adults at the grotto of Mother Mary at 9:00 am. Fr  Vincent Crasta   led the prayer ceremony at the grotto and all showered flowers to Mother Mary to the tune of "Moriyek Hogollsiyan". The traditional "new Crop" was blessed at the grotto followed by blessing of ‘Manachivaath’ at the grotto of Mother Mary at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

His Grace Most Rev. Archbishop Emeritus Vincent M. Concessao was the main celebrant of the Mass in Konkani and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Vincent Crasta, Fr. Nelson Tellis, Fr. Roshan, Fr. Chetan Machado,  Fr. Victor D’souza and Fr. Paul Serrao.

The newly ordained Priest in his homily, mentioning two women  – Eve & Mother Mary’s role in our life, highlighted the importance of respect to the girl child and women empowerment and also stressed on the importance of family life.

Melodious choir was led by Ms. Anisha Mathias & Mr. Arun Veigas & Team during the Holy Mass  which was much appreciated and applauded by the entire gathering.

Novem was served after the Mass followed by breakfast.

After the tea break KCA President Mrs. Lydia Almeida conducted the AGM . Committee consist of – President Mrs. Lydia D’Almeida,  Mr. Elias Pinto,  Mr. Donald D’Souza,  Mr. Martin Pinto,  Mr. Lancy Lobo, Mr. Vincent Menezes, Mrs. Leena Lobo & other Members organized  all the programmes in a decent way and systematically.

In the hall programme held later, senior priest Fr Victor D’ Souza and Congress MP Oscar Fernandes honoured writer of ‘Matharo Charbela’, popular dramatist Comedy King Francis Fernandes Cascia and director Joy Paladka by draping a shawls, presenting flower bouquets and mementoes. All the artistes were also presented mementoes.

Francis Fernandes jovially expressed his feelings. After the AGM, delicious  Lunch was served to everyone.
 
The drama started after that. Though small skits are performed in Delhi by people, this was the first time that a Konkani drama that too written by Francis Fernandes Cascia created history here. The audience with wide eyes watched the drama clapping hands in appreciation coupled with laud laughter. All the artistes performed well satisfying the Konkani people, nuns and priests in the audience.
Oscar Fernandes, who was there from morning to evening, took the artistes to his home and felicitated them.

Francis Fernandes Cascia and the whole team of MHATARO CHORBELA express their heartfelt thanks to the office bearers, committee and all the members of Kanara Cultural Association, New Delhi for their warm welcome, hospitality, respect and care and wish them every success.