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Overwhelming response: Pangalites of UAE host 5th Domestic Workers day-out

Dubai Nov, 2016: Pangalites in UAE hosted their 5th Domestic Workers Day-Out on Friday, November 25th at Zabeel Park. The day which was specially organized for Mangalorean and Goan domestic workers working and residing in UAE received an overpowering response with more than 176 domestic workers.

The day’s program started at 11:30 am with a welcome note by Joel Quadras to all the participants. He spoke on the occasion and also appreciated the service rendered by the domestic workers and wished them a better future. He then took over the entire day’s event and started the activities with few warmup stretch games. Later, the crowd was split into four groups based on the unique numbers presented to each one of them while registering their names. The groups were named as, Evergreen, Fly Orange, Red rose & Yellow zone.

In the morning session games like Balloon hut, String apple, Ball passing through PVC pipe canal & passing the water were conducted. After the lunch break, the session started with a game of housie, followed by, naming the Indian city with the hint of English words, Fashion show (men dressed as women) and ended with tug of war.

The fun-filled day for domestic workers witnessed guests like Walter Nandalike, Founder, Daijiworld Group; Dayan D’Souza, Founder, Daiji Dubai and Pangalites well-wishers, Edwin Dsouza and Nelson Rodricks. We, Pangalites owe special thanks to our well-wishers for their support as always.

Dayan D’Souza of Daiji Dubai addressed the crowd and appreciated the good deed being done by Pangalites of UAE year after year. He also mentioned to continue this noble deed for the upcoming years.

The prizes for the winners in individual and group games were distributed by members of Pangalites.

Sumptuous breakfast, lunch, evening tea and soft drinks were served during the day. The event came to an end at 5.00 pm. More than 176 domestic workers participated and enjoyed the day’s event.