الاثنين، 29 نوفمبر 2010
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Goa Day celebrated in Qatar
Report in The Peninsula newspaper, Qatar
Doha: Goan way of life was depicted by various artists during the Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) organised Goa Day recently at Doha Municipality Building conference hall.
The four and half hour programme was full of entertainment, with artists whipping up emotions using different tools like Goan festivals, customs, language, short skits and comedy shows.
The audience witnessed a large dose of traditional Goan songs and dances from Goa, besides artist’s depicted different festivals and culture of Goa which form an integral part of Goan way of life back home in Goa.
Some individuals were also honoured for their contribution to the Goan community and outstanding talents awards were presented to some budding artists.
The Goan Community Welfare Award was presented to Basil Coutinho for services rendered toward the club and the community. The Young Talent Award (below 16) was presented to Belina D’Souza for her expertise in playing the saxophone.
Outstanding Award (16 and above) was presented to Emelina Soares for her performance in Arts, Sports and Drama.
الأحد، 28 نوفمبر 2010
Hats off to Cultural Secretary – DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB
Dear Mr. Paul Fernandes (Cultural Secretary – DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB
Being a fan of cultural activities, I would like to congratulate you and the entire cultural team for having put up a marvelous, outstanding performance on 19th November marking “World Goa Day” celebration in the State of Qatar under the banner of Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC).
To organize such cultural activity within a short span by getting together the talented Goan artists in Qatar is not an easy task due to the work timings and family atmosphere, but with your tireless efforts and God Gifted talents you proved it could be done.
My 100% credit goes to you for keeping the Goan community crowd on their feet with your soft melodious well groomed voice. You also proved your professionalism by comparing most of the show and also made sure that the programs lined up took place without any interruption of time waste. To add to it the stage set up, sound system was perfect and not forgetting Agnelo Rodrigues (AGGIE) who played a professional one man show music which enlightened the complete Cultural Show and made the crowd to feel that they were in homeland GOA.
Congratulations and keep up the good works with DGSC.
As we all know that DGSC has planned a repeat performance show, which will be staged on 3rd December 2010 on the occasion of St. Francis Xavier Feast, I hope that you have taken an initiative to include the following programmes which were held on World Goa Day.
1: Mando (by: QATARCHIM KIRNAM – Natsy & Group)
According to me QATARCHIM KIRNAM – group, the set up, dress code, stage feet & body movements and singing was perfect with good co-ordination. The Mandos which they sang made us feel that we were in Goa and emphasized the actually Goan singing tradition when it comes to GOAN functions and get together. They really deserve to be on the repeat show.
2: Instrumental – Saxophone (By: Blena D’souza)
This teenage girl really put us on our dancing feet and FIESTA Mode. She really depicted the Goan tradition of music style when it comes to Feast, Weddings and party get together by blowing SOLO music. She too should definitely be included.
3: DEKNI – (By. Maria & Pearl)
This too was perfect and well combined with belly dance showing the mix Goan culture.
Hope you will take my suggestions into consideration, as this will give a boom to our Goan tradition and Culture on St. Francis Xavier – Feast day and show the KONAKANI SPEAKING COUMMUNITY, that GOANS have the life style of dance, sining and music in their blood.
Thanks
Paul D’souza
Being a fan of cultural activities, I would like to congratulate you and the entire cultural team for having put up a marvelous, outstanding performance on 19th November marking “World Goa Day” celebration in the State of Qatar under the banner of Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC).
To organize such cultural activity within a short span by getting together the talented Goan artists in Qatar is not an easy task due to the work timings and family atmosphere, but with your tireless efforts and God Gifted talents you proved it could be done.
My 100% credit goes to you for keeping the Goan community crowd on their feet with your soft melodious well groomed voice. You also proved your professionalism by comparing most of the show and also made sure that the programs lined up took place without any interruption of time waste. To add to it the stage set up, sound system was perfect and not forgetting Agnelo Rodrigues (AGGIE) who played a professional one man show music which enlightened the complete Cultural Show and made the crowd to feel that they were in homeland GOA.
Congratulations and keep up the good works with DGSC.
As we all know that DGSC has planned a repeat performance show, which will be staged on 3rd December 2010 on the occasion of St. Francis Xavier Feast, I hope that you have taken an initiative to include the following programmes which were held on World Goa Day.
1: Mando (by: QATARCHIM KIRNAM – Natsy & Group)
According to me QATARCHIM KIRNAM – group, the set up, dress code, stage feet & body movements and singing was perfect with good co-ordination. The Mandos which they sang made us feel that we were in Goa and emphasized the actually Goan singing tradition when it comes to GOAN functions and get together. They really deserve to be on the repeat show.
2: Instrumental – Saxophone (By: Blena D’souza)
This teenage girl really put us on our dancing feet and FIESTA Mode. She really depicted the Goan tradition of music style when it comes to Feast, Weddings and party get together by blowing SOLO music. She too should definitely be included.
3: DEKNI – (By. Maria & Pearl)
This too was perfect and well combined with belly dance showing the mix Goan culture.
Hope you will take my suggestions into consideration, as this will give a boom to our Goan tradition and Culture on St. Francis Xavier – Feast day and show the KONAKANI SPEAKING COUMMUNITY, that GOANS have the life style of dance, sining and music in their blood.
Thanks
Paul D’souza
السبت، 27 نوفمبر 2010
Goans in Qatar support Qatar's bid to host the 2022 football World Cup
Talented Emelina Soares honoured at Goa day in Qatar
Outstanding Award (16 and above) was presented to Emelina Soares
towards her performance in Arts, Sports and Drama. She recently
performed in the Konkani Tiatr (Soglank Nomoskar) as a bride. She also
performed in a theatre production of 'Wizard of OZ' in three roles.
She also participated in three dance and play programs at the WORLD
GOA Day celebrations in Doha, Qatar and will be performing in
Bugsymalone (play) in December 2010.
towards her performance in Arts, Sports and Drama. She recently
performed in the Konkani Tiatr (Soglank Nomoskar) as a bride. She also
performed in a theatre production of 'Wizard of OZ' in three roles.
She also participated in three dance and play programs at the WORLD
GOA Day celebrations in Doha, Qatar and will be performing in
Bugsymalone (play) in December 2010.
Safari Mall Qatar sponsors of Goa Day in Qatar
Safari Mall Qatar and coca Cola were the major sponsors of Goa Day in Qatar hled on Novemeber 19 in Doha.
A big thank you to all our sponsors, to our well wishers and the crowd who came for the Goa Day.
Saxphone girl Miss Blena!
Saxphone girl Miss Blena!
Blena D'souza-Goan Saxaphone player based in Qatar
She was felicitated by Doha Goans Sports Club at Goa Day programmed held on November 19 in Doha
Name: Blena Anica D'souza
From : Britona Bardez Goa
School : 12 std commerce student of MES Indian School Doha Qatar
Small bio: Started playing saxaphone at the age of 13 under the guidance of maestro Luis Cota from Santa cruz, can read and write solfegio was recently interviewed by Prudent Media Television Goa for their programme "Mankam Ani Mottiam"
Played at many places including the recently concluded Mes Indian School Annual Day, she is the daughter of Joeluis D'Souza.
الخميس، 25 نوفمبر 2010
From the archives going down memory lane for some
DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB
INTRODUCTIONThe Goan Associations are found in every continent and the establishment of the DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB in Doha, Qatar is a sequel to the others.
BIRTH OF DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB
To break away from the shackles of sheer hard work, the Doha Goan on this desert land was looking for an oasis to quench his thirst for football a game, which is very dear to the hearts of every Goan. Next step lead to the formation of two teams to participate in the 1984 - Expatriate Football League. Due to restrictions at that time, our teams could not participate in the name of Doha Goans but used the sponsorís name: AIR INDIA WANDERERS AND COLTS. Both the teams secured the 3rd and 4th place amongst the 12 participating teams. It was this first kick-off that conceived the idea to form a Club. The long cherished dream of every Goan on the land became a reality when DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB was born in July 1985 with just 30 members. Slowly and steadily, our club gained a large membership to reach almost 150 (most of them families) as of now.
Over the y e a r s, the Presidents changed and the activities expanded from football to other sports and social programmes to bring our Goan families together from time to time.
MANAGING COMMITTEE 1999 - 2000
Each year an annual meeting of the member is called to elect the President and Vice-President for a term of one year. A Chairman, Mr. Mathew Estrocio and a Lady President, Mrs. Lucy Fernandes who is actually at the helm of affairs, heads our present Managing Committee. She and her competent t e a m puts in whole-hearted effort to put up a successful itinerary keeping in mind the end benefit to all the supportive members.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
28th April 2000 Annual Fair
12th May 2000 Tea party with cultural show
2nd June 2000 Youth festival (Fashion Show)
14th July 2000 Give us a clue (Dumb Charade)
11th Aug 2000 Konkanni Drama
15th Sept 2000 General Body Meeting with election.
(The venues are to be finalised. More information in
the coming months. The dates are subject to change
according to the circumstances).
For more info
http://qatar-info.com/monthly/dgsc.html
Age group tournament for Goan Children in Qatar postponed
Hello everyone,
We regret to inform you that the age group tournaments meant for Under-16 and under-19 teams which was scheduled to take palce on Friday November 26 has been postponed.
The tournament was open for Goan children and has been postponed on account of non-availability of grounds.
The tournament will now be held in January, as most of the Goan families are travelling for the Christmas holidays, for their annual vacations
We regret to inform you that the age group tournaments meant for Under-16 and under-19 teams which was scheduled to take palce on Friday November 26 has been postponed.
The tournament was open for Goan children and has been postponed on account of non-availability of grounds.
The tournament will now be held in January, as most of the Goan families are travelling for the Christmas holidays, for their annual vacations
Doha Goan Sports Club (DGSC) to celebrate feast of Francis Xavier in Qatar
Next issue of EKVOTT church news bulletin will be released on December 3
Quiz competition today on Friday November 26
Skit competition
Sale of food items:
Doha Goan Sports Club (DGSC), a social, cultural and sports organization based in Qatar which was revived in October this year will celebrate the feast of Saint Francis Xavier at the only church in Qatar- Our lady of Rosary church Qatar in Abu Hamour. The Novenas began yesterday and the feast will be held on December 3. DGSC have also sponsored a feast dinner for the devotees after the high mass. A Cultural programme will also be staged on the occasion in which artists from Goa and Mangalore will take part. The cultural programme will begin from 7.00pm. Four items performed by artists at the DGSC Goa Day programmed held on November 19 will be again repeated on the feast day, as requested by Rev Fr Anand Castelino, the spiritual leader of the Konkani speaking community of Rosary church.
Rev fr. Cypriano is the main preacher during the novena days and also on the feast day.
The feast and Novena celebration are coordinated by the Konkani speaking community of Qatar owing allegiance to the Our Lady of Rosary church Qatar
Meanwhile, as announced earlier, please be informed that in context with the celebration of St. Francis Xavier feast, KSC will be conducting a Quiz competition and skit competiton for the Konkani Community people on 26th November 2010 at 11.00 a.m. in the Seraphic Hall.
Quiz Competition :
It will be conducted for the following age groups: 1) Below 16. 2) 16-25 years. 3) Above 25 years.
40 Questions with multiple choice answers will be provided in Konkani (Romi script)
Time duration will be 20 mins.
Topic of Quiz Questions will be based on New Testament and Life story of St. Francis Xavier
Quiz will be held prior to the skit competition.
Skit Competition:
A group should consist min 4 and maximum 8 participants.
It is open to all Konkani Community people
Participants can be of any age as there is no age bar.
Skit to be based on the bible stories or life story of St. Francis Xavier
Time duration will be 8 minutes.
The medium of language used should be KONKANI only
Skit can be in the form of tableau or in the form of skit with acting, music or dance involved.
Application form with all rules is attached herewith. Last date for registration is 23rd November.
Note: Incase we do not receive sufficient entries for the skit competitions, we will conduct only quiz competition soon after the Konkani mass at 8.15 am at the Seraphic Hall.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
As in the past years during the 9 days of St. Francis Xavier novena days food items will be sold soon after the mass. We request our konkani community people to come forward and bring a dish of your choice- “Home Cooked Food” for sale. We all can share the responsibility if you can advise us earlier so that we can decide and all can bring their share of cooked food on certain days.
Sponsors for Novenas and Feast:
Like the Monthi Fest, we invite community people to come forward as sponsors for the Novenas (QR.2,000/) -or Murdoms for the Feast Mass (QR 500/-) or donate flowers. (QR 200/-) or offer mass for your intentiona (QR 20/-)
EKVOTT:
Please note that during the St. Francis Xavier feast on 3rd December our next issue of EKVOTT news bulletin will be released.
We request all members of the Konkani Community to take some time to pen a few interesting articles, poems,.drawings on St. Francis Xavier, birthday greetings, family photo, advertisement etc and send it to the editot of EKVott on <ekvottqatar@gmail.com> or hand it over to Fr. Anand in his office.
We urge you to submit the article/poems/greetings/ ads etc at the earliest.by 28th Nov 2010.
Let us come together as one family and celebrate this feast more meaningfully Your cooperation and participation in the novenas and feast will helps us to celebrate the feast as ONE BIG FAMILY.
Date/Time Venue Theme
24th Nov 7 PM Main Church Promannikponnan ani
Sotan Jieun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
25th Nov 7 PM Seraphic Hall Bhavartant thirponn
sambhallun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
26th Nov 7 AM Alverna Chapel Devachea Utrak
visvaxi ravun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
27th Nov 7 PM Seraphic Hall Niz Mogan Jivit Borun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
28th Nov 7 PM Seraphic Hall Zagrutai sambhallun,
xanti vistarun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
29th Nov 7 PM Main Church Khaltikaien Devacho
Alaxiro bhogun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
30th Nov 7 PM Main Church Bore Khobreche
porgottnar zaun Kristi
Totvank Sakxi Dium-ia
1st Dec 7 PM Seraphic Hall Ekcharan Jieun,
Udarponnan vanttun
Kristi Totvank Sakxi
Dium-ia
2nd Dec 7 PM Seraphic Hall Devache Khuxek aitim
ravun Kristi Totvank
Sakxi Dium-ia
2nd Dec 8 PM Procession
3rd Dec 5 PM Church Compound Bhagevont Fransisk
Xavierache Dekhin
Kristi Totvank Sakxi
Dium-ia
3rd Dec 7:15 PM Seraphic Hall Cultural Programme
and Dinner
الأربعاء، 24 نوفمبر 2010
الاثنين، 22 نوفمبر 2010
Goans celebrate Goa Day in Qatar
The entire four and half hour programme was full of entertainment, with artists whipping up emotions using different tools like Goan festivals, customs, language, short skits and comedy shows.
The audience witnessed a large dose of traditional Goan songs and dances from Goa, besides artist’s depicted different festivals and culture of Goa which form an integral part of Goan way of life back home in Goa . Comedy skits were also staged on the occasion.
Walter Dias Executive Director of Unique Choice was the chief guest for the Goa Day. Vice President, Lubino Soares, welcomed the Guest of honor Rev. Father Anand Castelino, and Arthur Mendonca and Patron of the Club Basil Coutinho. Mathew Estrocio emceed the show and gave the welcome address.
Some individuals were also honored on the occasion for their contribution to the Goan community and outstanding talents awards were presented to some budding artists.
The Goan Community Welfare Award was presented to Basil Coutinho for services rendered towards the club and the community.
The Young Talent Award (below 16) was presented to Belina D’Souza for her expertise in music and playing the saxophone at various functions at school and other programmes and shows.
Outstanding Award (16 and above) was presented to Emelina Soares towards her performance in Arts, Sports and Drama. She recently performed in the Konkani Tiatr (Soglank Nomoskar) as a bride. She also performed in a theatre production of 'Wizard of OZ' in three roles. She also participated in three dance and play programs at the WORLD GOA Day celebrations in Doha , Qatar
The advisor of DGSC, Mathew Estrocio, conveyed a message to the audience on the concept of World Goa Day and said that Goa Day is in preparation to unite all Goans to focus on their culture, tradition and Konkani language, to promote Sports, and motivate the young talents among us.
Fr. Anand, said he was very pleased to witness a turn out of more than 500 guests and assured his full support for the cultural activities of the club.
Mauricio Pereira gave a vote of thanks to all the sponsors and to all the Participants who put up the programme.
The vice president Lubino concluded the show by thanking all who were present to witness the Gala event.
World Goa Day is celebrated by designating a day specifically for Goans to reflect on the Goan identity and to consider what it means to be a Goan and taking pride in being one and to unite with Goans all over the world, in solidarity, to celebrate Goa’s history, Konkani language, music, cultural heritage and traditions.
World Goa Day 2010 is being celebrated worldwide on 20th August, 2010, to mark the historic inclusion of Konkani language in the VIIIth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, making Konkani the official language of the State of Goa
This is the third event to be hosted by the recently revived DGSC, the first event was the hosting of the Konkani tiatr group from Goa , and the second was the inter-village football tournament which was by Calangute village team.
Meanwhile, DGSC informed that they will be celebrating the feast of Francis Xavier on December 3 and will stage a Dine and Dance show on December 6, to celebrate the feast.
DGSC also said that they will perform a repeat show of the four events staged at the Goa Day during the Francis Xavier feast day.
الجمعة، 29 أكتوبر 2010
الأحد، 24 أكتوبر 2010
Calangute A win Doha Goans Sports Club Inter-village football tournament
Calangute A win Doha Goans Sports Club Inter-village football tournament
DOHA QATAR: Calangute A won the 7–a-side Inter-Village football tournament
organized by Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) held at Al Ahli Stadium on
Friday defeating Raia 1-0 in the final.
organized by Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) held at Al Ahli Stadium on
Friday defeating Raia 1-0 in the final.
The goal came in the second half. A throw-in by Santan saw Casmiro executing a perfect and accurate header which shocked the Raia's goalkeeper and gave Calangute a 1-0 lead. Thereafter, Raia missed two golden opportunities to score in the last two minutes of the game, which were foiled by the superb Calangute keeper.
Santan rodrigues, Ex- Sesa Goa Football Club player who played a stellar role for the winners was adjusted the best player of final and also the highest scorer of the tournament.
Ten teams took part in the tournament. They were Benaulim, Korlim, Calangute A, Calangute B, Raia, Curtorim, Rest of Villages, St,Andre, Aldona and Maina.
Santan rodrigues, Ex- Sesa Goa Football Club player who played a stellar role for the winners was adjusted the best player of final and also the highest scorer of the tournament.
Ten teams took part in the tournament. They were Benaulim, Korlim, Calangute A, Calangute B, Raia, Curtorim, Rest of Villages, St,Andre, Aldona and Maina.
Earlier, Calangute A defeated Benaulim in the first semi-final and in the second semi-final Raia defeated St Andre.
Many other prizes were given away. Best Goalkeeper - Mathew of Calangute A, Best Defender - Franky of Raia, Promising Player of the tournament - Terrence of Benaulim, Outstanding Player of the tournament - Caji of Curtorim, Most Discipline team of the tournament - Rest of villages.
Dominic team manager of Benaulim was awarded the best team manager by the organizers for showing his sportsmanship spirit. Paul Fernandes was also adjudged the best team manager of the tournament. All the participating teams were given a special gift for their support towards the tournament. There was also a lucky entrance prize for this tournament.
The chief guest for the tournament Melwyn Barretto gave away the winners Trophy. Deniz D’souza gave away the winner’s individual trophies. Alex Soares gave away the runners-up trophy and Avito Carvalho gave away the individual runners-up trophies. Antonio Macaranhas gave away the trophy for the two managers who showed their sporting sprit. Natcey Barretto gave away the best outstanding player
trophy. Mathew Estrocio (Advisor) and Mario Periera (Sports Advisor) gave the vote of thanks.
trophy. Mathew Estrocio (Advisor) and Mario Periera (Sports Advisor) gave the vote of thanks.
Mario D'Costa compered the day long tournament and the tournament was officiated by a Qatar Football Federation referee.
The tournament saw a large turnout of the Goans community, with the tournament providing entertainment for the entire family members who came in large numbers to watch, support and cheer their village footballers. The tournament was supported by many community members and business establishments in Qatar. Doha Goans Sports Club take the opportunity to thank all the sponsors, supporters and well wishers for their contribution towards the success of this tournament. Cameron Fernandes also supported this event and Melwyn Barretto sponsored the winners and runners-up cup.
The event was organized by the sports director Collin Fernandes and his team consisting of Diogo Rodrigues, Reggie Vaz, Mario Periera, Richard Fernandes , Fidelise Miranda. Mathew Estrocio and Anthonio Vaz gave their full support on the field.
Collin Fernandes has promise to organized many more sports events for the Goans community in the future. There will be a football tournament for the Under-15 boys and under-19 boys in the month of November.
Interested teams may contact Collin Fernandes, Reggie Vaz, Mario Pereira or any other committee members or Natcy Barretto.
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