Agnesian Alumnae of Kuwait celebrates Monthi fest
Agnesian Alumnae of Kuwait celebrates Monthi fest
Kuwait, Oct 6: As part of the ongoing decennial celebration, the Agnesian Alumnae of Kuwait or AAK community, along with their families and friends celebrated the feast of Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary or Monti fest, in Salmiya on Friday, September 9. 2016
The celebrations began at 12 noon, with a welcome speech by the AAK liturgical co-ordinator, Lydia Misquith. The MC for the day, Alumnae Maria Coelho, gave a brief introduction of AAK and its activities. The community was then led in a prayer song by Wanishia Fernandes along with AAK members, supported by AAK kids Angel D’Mello on the keyboard and Ethan Fernandes on the guitar. A formal welcome speech was delivered by the dynamic and enterprising president of AAK, Diany Coutinho.
As the AAK members Leena Fernandes and Shanti Fernandes prepared the kids for a procession and helped them with their flower plates, the MC explained the origination of the feast and the tradition of Monti fest. The kids were then led to the altar to offer their gifts of flowers to Mother Mary, while the members led the community with their beautiful renditions of the Konkani hymns ’Sakkad Sangata Melyan’ and ’Moriyek Hogolsiyan’. The kids then returned to their places with laden hands of ’Kobu’ and laddoos. The parish priest of Salmiya, Fr Blany Pinto, graced the occasion with his presence and blessed the new crops or ’Novem’ – paddy and dates.
The community was kept entertained throughout by lovely performances. A skit titled ’Paati Aapnailen Dirven’ was performed by Lydia Misquith and her group. The skit was written by late Johnny Surathkal and the participants were Lydia Misquith, Shanthi Fernandes, Sunil Mendonsa and Walter Brags. In proclamation of the canonization of Mother Theresa, a beautiful song was dedicated to her by Hazel Fernandes. A group dance was performed to a medley of songs by the AAK kids Mariet, Sancia, Vianca, Serena, Tania, Ariah, Aurel and Avrel.
A traditional Mangalurean ‘Novem Jovan’, catered by M & M Caterers was served by the AAK members on banana leaves after which, the entertainment continued with a game of Housie-Housie, games for kids, quiz round for the kids based on the tradition of Monti fest, spot prizes, a lively dance session rocked by DJ Kiran.
Shanti Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks, expressing her gratitude to the AAK members and their families, friends and M & M Confectionary, for their tasty food, DJ Kiran Sunny for his lively music, Allan Cardoza for the beautiful clicks, Godwin Veigas for the lovely decoration and all those who made an effort into making the event a memorable one.
Please note that under 66A of the IT Act, sending offensive or menacing messages through electronic communication service and sending false messages to cheat, mislead or deceive people or to cause annoyance to them is punishable. It is obligatory on kemmannu.com to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request. Hence, sending offensive comments using kemmannu.com will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Kemmannu.com be held responsible.
Similarly, Kemmannu.com reserves the right to edit / block / delete the messages without notice any content received from readers.
Final Journey of John Henry Almeida (71 years) | LIVE from Udyavara

Final Journey of Mrs. Severine Pais (85 years) | LIVE from Milagres, Kallianpur, Udupi

Final Journey of Mrs Lennie Saldanha (89 years) | LIVE from Kemmannu | Udupi

Final Journey of Zita Lewis (77 years) | LIVE from Kallianpur, Udupi

Final Journey of Henry Andrade (83 years) | LIVE from Kemmannu

Final Journey of Mr. Leo Britto (65 years) | LIVE from Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi

Mount Rosary Church - Rozaricho Gaanch May 2025 Issue

Final Journey of Juliana Machado (93 years) | LIVE from Udyavara | Udupi

Final Journey of Charles Pereira (78 years) | LIVE from Kemmannu

Milarchi Laram, Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, Diocese of Udupi, Bulletin - April 2025

Holy Saturday | St. Theresa Church, Kemmannu

Final Journey of Albert Lewis (85years) | LIVE From St Theresa’s Church Kemmannu | Udupi

Final Journey of Bernard G D’Souza | LIVE from Moodubelle

Earth Angels Kemmannu Unite: Supporting Asha Fernandes on Women’s Day

Final Journey of Joseph Peter Fernandes (64 years) | LIVE From Milagres, Kallianpur, Udupi

Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, Udupi - Parish Bulletin - January 2025 Issue

Rozaricho Gaanch 2024 December Issue - Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte

Land/Houses for Sale in Kaup, Manipal, Kallianpur, Santhekatte, Uppor, Nejar, Kemmannu, Malpe, Ambalpady.

Naturya - Taste of Namma Udupi - Order NOW

Focus Studio, Near Hotel Kidiyoor, Udupi


Earth Angels - Kemmannu Since 2023

Click here for Kemmannu Knn Facebook Link
Sponsored Albums
Exclusive
Milagres Cathedral celebrates Sacerdotal Ruby Jubilee of Mngr Ferdinand Gonsalves and Parish Community Day with grandeur

Mangalorean Teen Feryl Rodrigues Shines as May Queen 1st Runner-Up at Indian Club Bahrain [Video]

A Saintly Shepherd of Our Times: A Tribute to Pope Francis

Servant of God – Fr Alfred Roche, Barkur -Closing ceremony of Birth Centenary Celebrations.

"Raav Sadanch" – A Konkani Musical Masterpiece by Young Prodigy Renish Tyson Pinto, Barkur Inspires Youth to Chase Their Passions.

Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Offers the Solemn Thanksgiving Jubilee Mass, in Milagres Cathedral

GOLDEN YEARS, HAPPIER TOGETHER….by P. Archibald Furtado

Parish Level inaugural Badminton Little Flower Cup 2024 held in Kemmannu.

Udupi: Foundation stone laid for the SVP sponsored new house at Kemmannu
