Doha Goans Sports Club celebrate Festive Nite

Doha Goans Sports Club celebrate Festive Nite

 Doha Goans Sports Club celebrated their Patron day celebration with great pomp and gaiety at the Mercure Grand Hotel Doha. The high light of the evening was the Christmas tree for the children. Santa kept the children happy, dancing and singing along with him and later distributed gifts and goodies. A dancing competition was held for the children and little Celine Maria was declared as the best dancer among the 30 children of different ages present on the floor.

The evening was well attended by members, their families along with their numerous guests. It was an exciting evening for both young and old, with lot of surprises. Many other gifts were also given away to the lucky ones in the hall. DJ Domnic kept the audience wedged to the dancing floor with his especially selected music, much to the delight of all present in the hall, specially the youth.

“It is quite difficult to organize any function without the timely help of the Sponsors” the press release declared. Doha Goans Sports Club appreciated the valuable help and assistance they obtain from the generous sponsors and seized the opportunity to thank all the sponsors in a very special way for their full support and generous contribution for making the nite a grand success.

The 5-hours program was handled by the club secretary, Aarti Fernandes.

Following are the generous sponsors: Grand Mercure Hotel , LG (Video Home), Nandos, Winnie Gonsalves (Refrigeration World), Caitan Fernandes , Akshaya Jewelers, Lubino Soares, Velencia Soares Learners Academy, Aarti Fernandes,  Diago Rodrigues, Maria Gonsalves

Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) all set to usher in the Xmas spirit among Goan Community in Qatar

Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) all set to usher in the Xmas spirit


among Goan Community in Qatar

Doha: Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) will celebrate the feast of our Patron

saint of Goa, St. Francis Xavier (celebrated in Goa and everywhere in

the world on December 3), and Mary Immaculate Conception (December 8)

at Mercure Grand Hotel -Doha on December 8.

The DGSC will set the festival spirit among the Goan Community by

having Christmas Tree for children.

"DGSC is pleased to invite you along with your family, and friends to

celebrate the feast of our Patron St. Francis Xavier, and Mary

Immaculate Conception on December 8 followed with Christmas Tree for

children. SANTA will arrive at the venue exactly at 8.00 pm. So

parents make sure your little ones should be present in the hall

before SANTA arrives," says the press release.

"The evening will be full of entertainment & excitement for both

young and old, there are lots of prizes to be given away. Lot of

surprises awaits each one of you to win such as, lucky entrance,

bingo, and many many spot prizes."

DJ music will entertain the guests throughout the evening, adds the

press release.

Hall entry coupon can be collected by contacting any committee member.

For further information call on 55501756, 55852766, 55834390,44351833, 55843461.

Bhagivont Fransisk Xavier fest Qataracha ganvant - Goenkar anik Mangalorean bhav ekvott

Bhagivont Fransisk Xavier, Devache Utrache Porgottnnecho Govai


St. Francis Xavier - Witness to the Proclamation of God’s Word

3 Dec- Saturday - Seraphic Hall - 7:00 pm - Cultural Program & Dinner

LET US CELEBRATE AS ONE UNITED FAMILY

NOVENAS & FEAST DAY OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Preacher: Rev. Fr. Olavo Caiado

Youth Director, Goa Diocese

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

Konkani Speaking Community

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER FEAST – 2011

Rev. Fr. Olavo Caiado will be the preacher for the Novenas and

the main celebrant for the St. Francis Xavier’s feast. He will be

occupying Fr. Anand’s office and will be available for

Counseling and Confessions.

You may contact him on mobile no. 33469964

starting from the 24th November onwards.

Sponsors for Novenas and Feast:

Like the Monthi Fest, we invite community people to come forward as sponsors for

the Novenas. The mass intentions for the novenas and feast of St. Francis Xavier will

be received by Mrs. Effy Fernandes, before and after Konkani Mass. The mass

intentions will be from 20/- Riyals onwards, you are free to give more.

Following are the category and tariffs for the novenas and feast:

Novena Sponsor : QR.1,000-/ & above

Murdoms - Feast Mass : QR 500/-

Flowers : QR 200/-

Mass Intentions : QR 20/- & above

Sale of food items:

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. Please contact Effy

Fernandes 44422396 / 55850171

You may contact any of the committee members below, who will assist and provide any help.

Veena Rebimbus Pais 5575 9059 Riana Pinto 5591 5002

Gill Cardosa 7782 6684 Effy Fernandes 5585 0170

John D’Sa 5560 5755 Alvo H Dais 5551 4691

Joao Camilo Gauncar 7755 0573 Alexis Castelino 5521 2769

Prakash Noronha 5576 8719 Vivian D’Souza 5582 3008

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.

Rev Fr Anand Castelino, OFM Cap.

Spiritual Director - KSC

Veena Rebimbus Pais

Vice President - KSC

St. Francis Xavier feast in Qatar

Doha Goans Sports Club celebrate Goa Day in Qatar

Doha Goans Sports Club celebrate Goa Day in Qatar


Press release
Doha: Music, singing, dancing and acting streams through the blood of every Goan wherever he or she may be and these talents were evident in Doha, Qatar, when DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB, successfully conducted their 2nd Annual “ WORLD GOA DAY “ celebration on 18-11-2011 at The Doha Municipal Conference Hall.
WORLD GOA DAY was introduced to commemorate the anniversary of the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution by the Indian Parliament on the 20th of August 1992, when Konkani was recognized as one of the official languages of India. WORLD GOA DAY is intended as a day for Goans worldwide to focus on and take pride in their identity, culture, language, traditions, music, cuisine, etc.
The Program started with the song “ Goan Ekovt “ meaning Goan unity and ended with the song “ NomanTuka Goa “ a rich tribute to Goa. 36 children, boys and girls of various ages, 22 youths and 21 elders, both male and female, took active part in this 4-hours Program. The very fact that audience were glued to their chairs until the concluding song only speaks of the wonderful time the attendees numbering nearly 400 had on WORLD GOA DAY celebration.
Goan Cuisine reflects the combination of Indian, Arabian, Portuguese and Native Cultures which is a unique blend of richness and simplicity. Goa is also unique in the sense that this mixture of East and West co-exists in a friendly and peaceful life style. Accordingly, various delicious Goan cooked food, sweets and other traditional items were also displayed in the main hall as part of the celebration.

On this auspicious occasion, DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB felicitated the following students and community members:
1. Dr. Melissa A. Deniz - for excellence in profession
2. Mrs. Aureliana Rodrigues – for her longest dedicated service to the community
3. Mr. Agnelo Rodrigues – for his music contribution towards the Goan community in Qatar
4. Mr. Dennis D’Souza - for his generous contribution towards the Goan community in Qatar
5. Miss Sanchia Fernandes – all round performance
6. Miss Swizel Pereira – all round Performance
7. Master Jeyden D’ouza – for talent in music
8. 9 winners of the Essay Writing Competition held at the Mercure Grand Hotel were awarded with
Trophies and certificates.
9. Another 4 members were also awarded gifts for their talents and services

The function was sponsored by :
Main Sponsor
Sign Tech Neon – Mr. Dennis D’Souza

Co-sponsors
1. Inspection Corrosion Engineering Services – Mr. Arthur Mendonca
2. Mr. Melwyn Barreto
3. Goan Art Tailors
4. Coca Cola – Almana
5. Mercure Grand Hotel
6. Ramada Plaza
7. LG Electronics
8. Akshaya Jewellery
9. EZY Travels
10. Designer Tailors
11. Mr. Caji Fernandes
12. Mr. Andrew Fernandes
13. Winnie Gonsalves
14. Mr. Alvo Dias
15. Mr. Reggie Vaz
16. Mr. Joaquin Pires
17. Mr. Caitan Fernandes
18. Mr. Naneshwar Mahpeskar

DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB has assured everyone that they will continue to felicitate more children and encourage them to come forward and explore their God given talents. Three meritorious students securing highest marks during their final X and XII grade Board Examinations respectively also stand to be rewarded.

The President, Mr. Ambrosio Dias, also introduced the New Managing Committee for 2011-2013 and has dedicate the term to Empowering Women and encouraging the youth.
The whole 4-hours program was ably steered by Mr. Mathew Estrocio, Vice Chairman, DGSC

DGSC forth coming function – DINE N DANCE – is to be held at the Mercure Grand Hotel on 8th December 2011




Qatar: 2010 Success Inspires Doha Goans Sport Club to Hold a Grander 'Goa Day'

Doha, State of Qatar: The Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC), inspired by the success of Goa Day celebration in November 2010, held the celebration this year as well.

On Friday, Nov 18, the DGSC members joined together with more enthusiasm and fanfare, on a much grander scale to celebrate the Goa Day.

This year DGSC gave more acting opportunity to younger talents. Many youths participated and gave their best, in dance sequences and overall acting, says a press release of DGSC.

Looking back on the tremendous success of the Goa Day in 2010, many parents volunteered to send their wards to participate in this year’s Goa Day celebration, it says.

“We do not want to disappoint anyone and we gave a chance to all the talented youths to perform,” said Rosina and Carmen, director and assistant cultural director respectively at Doha Goans Sports Club.

The Goa Day celebration is the coming together of the entire Goan community, according to DGSC. “We wanted to encourage more and more Goans, irrespective of their age, to come forward and show their hidden talents in acting. There are many Goans here in Qatar with perfect acting talents and this was one of the good platforms for them to prove their abilities, and they got the full support and assistance from experienced resource persons of DGSC,” said the release further.

Goa Day celebration 18th November 2011 at DOHA MUNICIPALITY CONFERENCE HALL near Qatar National Bank Corniche.

Goa Day celebration 18th November 2011 at DOHA MUNICIPALITY CONFERENCE HALL near Qatar National Bank Corniche.

DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB holds Annual Essay Writing Competition

DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB holds Annual Essay Writing Competition


Doha: The significance and uniqueness of the date 11-11-11 was well utilized by the DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB when on the same date they conducted their Annual Essay Writing Competition in association with the Mercure Grand Hotel, Doha, for the Indian students in Qatar. Over 100 entries were received and the overall response was overwhelming.

The competition was categorized into three groups . Group-1 which included children from level 5 to 7 had to write on the topic “Blessings of Science to Mankind” within 200/300 words. Group-2 included children from level 8 to 10 and they wrote on the topic “Internet a boon or a bane” within 300/400 words. Group-3 was allotted to the senior children from level 11 to 12 and they found the topic “Youth the pillars of the Society” an easy one as observed from their writing which exceeded the pre-set word limit of 500/600 words.

All participants were issued with a Certificate of Participation and the three winners of each category will be awarded. The Prize distribution of the ESSAY COMPETITION winners will be held on the Goa Day celebration 18th November 2011 at DOHA MUNICIPALITY CONFERENCE HALL near Qatar National Bank Corniche.

It was heartening to note that, more than the children, the parents were delighted over the conduction of the competition, at the present time, when children tend to give less importance to the art of developing the skills of good writing, as a result of the usage of modern communication media like the internet and mobile.

The DOHA GOAN SPORTS CLUB is pleased to announce the winners of the Essay Writing Competition and congratulates, in Group A, 1st place Mallika Ravi, 2nd place Anvita Nithyanand & 3rd place Anugraha Arun. In Group B, 1st place Sripradha Sankruthi, 2nd place C.S.Vane Swetah & 3rd place Vikram Kumaresan. In Group C, 1st place Manoj Thayalan, 2nd place Fathima Hanan & 3rd place Satya Rashmit Durugu. Well done!

In the recent past, DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB, had successfully conducted a drawing and painting competition. Their annual forthcoming events include ‘ GOA DAY ‘ celebration on 18-11-2011 followed by the Dine N Dance on 08-12-2011.

Besides the Mercure Grand Hotel, also sponsoring the event were Mr. Lubino Soares, Mr. Antonio Vaz, Mr. Mathew Estrocio and Mr. Inacio Dias.

Doha Goans club holds contests

The Doha Goans Sports Club has held drawing and painting competitions in collaboration with the Mercure Grand Hotel.

Chief judge was Nada al-Ansari and the co-judges were Manohari Fonseca and Mercilita.


Eddie Sequeira of Gulf Times demonstrated the art and tips on painting with water colours.


The demonstration was extremely useful to budding painters and Sequeira’s efforts were lauded by the parents and children alike.


The event was free and open to all Indian school-going children and was well received with more than 70 of them participating in different age groups.


The winners were awarded with trophies, certificates and special prizes.


Main sponsors Mercure Grand Hotel provided snacks and refreshments to the competitors. The organisers thanked Elton Gracias for co-sponsoring the event.


Aarti compered the event. She was supported by other members of the Doha Goans Sports Club.


Winners: Group A: Age (5-7): 1. Aarav Bedi, 2. Suzan Sheikh, 3. Fahmeeda Abu Thahir.


Group B: Age (8-12): 1.Deepak Saji Kumar, 2. Akshaya Karthikeyan, 3. Chivukala Savitha.


Group C: Age (13-15): 1. Brian Santan Danthy, 2. Drishya Suresh Babu, 3.Samir Mohamed Sharif .


Fun Group: Age (3-4): 1.Aryan Singh, 2. Chivukula Hasitha, 3. Liora Kumar Dias.


Special awards: Aby Abraham, 2. J M Soorya Narayan 3. Martina Babu.

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Paul Fernandes Konkani CD due for release shortly in Goa

Paul Fernandes (ex-Qatar) Konkani CD due for release shortly in Goa

indian football team in Qatar

Welcome to Qatar and best of luck in the World Cup qualifying matches against UAE

Raju (Gaikwad) Ban Gaya Gentleman of Indian football team in Qatar

Indian football team go down fighting to Qatar 3-1. Half item 1-1

Doha Goans sports club Qatar officials with Indian team

Doha Goans sports club Qatar officials with Indian team offiicials

Lubino soares and tony Cabral team manager of Indian 

Raju Gaikwad the throw in specialist wins hearts of Indian in Qatar

Ten Indian Arrows members have made it into the final 18-man India
Under-23 squad for the two-legged first round Pre-Olympic qualifying
tie against Qatar.


The final 18-man squad has been announced for India Under-23's first
round Pre-Olympic qualifying tie against Qatar.

Ten Indian Arrows members made it to the final squad and defender Raju
Gaikwad has been named as captain.

The first leg will be played at the Al Sadd Stadium in Doha on June
19th at 7 00 pm (local time) and the return leg will take place at
Pune's Balewadi Sports Complex on 23rd June.

Desmond Bulpin's side had beaten Myanmar 3-2 on aggregate in the
preliminary round to setup this two-legged tie against Qatar.

Squad:

GOALKEEPERS: Laxmikant Kattimani (Dempo SC), Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
(Indian Arrows)

DEFENDERS: Raju Eknath Gaikwad (Capt.), Deepak Devrani, Abhishek Das
(all Indian Arrows); Arnab Mondal (Chirag United), Saba Saleel (ONGC)

MIDFIELDERS: Jewel Raja Sheikh, Shilton Sydney D’Silva, Kh. Jibon
Singh, Lalrindika Ralte (all Indian Arrows); Gurjinder Kumar (Pune
FC), Snehasish Chakraborthy (McDowell Mohun Bagan), Anthony Barbosa
(Salgaocar SC), Zakir Mundampara (Churchill Brothers)

FORWARDS: Jeje Lalpekhlua, Manandeep Singh (both Indian Arrows); CS
Sabeeth (Viva Kerala)

five basic Portuguese lessons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krz9I0ETbaM&feature=related  - useful expressions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byV2DBu_Lvg&feature=related  -- greetings level one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RYpMW8-5U&feature=relmfu-- greeting level two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3QvpGWWiE&feature=relmfu - greeting level three

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwGjBGrW-3k&feature=relmfu - common phrases level one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPDNkKN1nFg&feature=relmfu - common phrases level two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaxSNEZbcB4&feature=related - common phrases level three

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRO3fupo4uw&feature=related  - colours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njkVNSLKeso&feature=related  --- love phrases

Donation for blind school in Goa by Doha Goans Sports Club

Doha Goans Sports Club, Doha make donation for The National Association for the Blind, Goa State Branch

Doha Goans Sports Club, Doha has made a donation of Rs.75,000/- for The National Association for the Blind, Goa State Branch yesterday. Seen in the pictures are Rozendo Mendonca (Director Of Association for the Blind) Santa Cruz Goa. Mauricio Pereira (PRO and Director of Cultural & Social affairs) DGSC and Alexio Reginaldo Lourenco (MLA Curtorim)







Text of the letter handed over Doha Goans Sports Club, Doha representative


We are grateful to the Doha Goans Sports Club, Doha, for their generous contribution of Rs.75,000/- vide Cheque No. 781182 dated 9/5/2011. (A scanned copy of the cheque is attached.)

The National Association for the Blind, Goa State Branch, affiliated to the National Association for the Blind, India, was established in 1983.

The main activity of NAB is to cater to all the needs of the Visually Impaired persons in the State of Goa.. Following are the activities:

1. Education

2. Vocational Training

3. Computers

4. Mobility

5. Learning of Braille

6. Music

7. Arts & Culture

8. Dance

9. Employment of Adult Blind

10. Rehabilitation of the Blind

We attach herewith a write up of the National Association for the Blind, Goa State Branch.

Warm Regards

Rozendo Mendonsa

President – NAB Goa State Branch



More details at -- admin@nabgoa.org

Karishma Vaz wins May Queen beauty pageant of Doha Goans Sports Club in Qatar

Karishma Vaz wins May Queen beauty pageant of Doha Goans Sports Club

Doha: Karishma Vaz,   third year student of Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada won the May Queen beauty pageant of Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) beating off competition from 21 other contestants at a glittering function at Ramada Plaza Giwana Ballroom Hall on Thursday night.

Contestants from Canada, Russia, Middle East, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India participated in the beauty pageant.

Angel Polacco was declared as the first runner-up followed Queenie Fernandes who bagged the second runner-up award.

Karishma was crowned as DGSC May Queen 2011 at the hands of former Miss India and Bollywood star Tanushree Dutta, who was the Guest for the day.

Tanushree was accompanied on Doha trip by her sister Ishita Dutta.

Master Blaster Nelwyn Fernandes from Goa was compere for the show, which witnessed a full house weekend crowd.

Each of the beauty pageant participants had to walk the ramp and besides introducing themselves had to answer one question.

Karishma, clinched the numero uno position for willingness to work for the underprivileged sections of society through  Doha Goans Sports club, which found favour with the five judges- Tanushree Dutta , Aarti Fernandes, Dr Hema Stallard, Dr D Jeffrey Field and Archie D’Mello

“Irrespective if I win the title or not, I would definitely want to help the community through this club. My volunteering experiences have taught me to be selfless and help others and as far as I know the mission of this club is to help the poor and underprivileged. And so I would love to volunteer and help the community through this club,” said Karishma, in response to - Irrespective if you win tonight or not, would you help the community through this club?

The beauty pageant winners walked away with many prizes like Return Air tickets for two -  Doha – Europe-Doha (any destination of their choice) Sponsored by KLM/Air France, Return Air tickets  for two - Doha-Goa-Doha Sponsored by Ezy Travels Prizes in Gold and Pearl and
stay at holiday resorts in Goa, besides cosmetics / perfumes and many more prizes

In addition there were many other prizes like 32” LG LCD TV, Microwave Ovens, Electrical appliances, Novelty items, 5 Star Hotel Dinner vouchers and many more for our guests in attendance.

The main sponsor of the show was Business Directory.  The co-sponsors were Al Sulaiman Jewellers, Doha Bank , Refrigeration World, Signtec, Gulf Lights, Jumbo Electronics (LG),  Insulation Engg Co. (Division of Almana), Megamart, Lulu, Prakat Jewellers, Marhaba
Jewellery, Lone star’s  Jewellers, Raj housing development Pvt ltd Goa, New World Centre, Kentz Engineering Qatar, Mark and Spencer, Domasco, Henmil  Resort Calangute Goa and Foto gulfs and many others.

Refrigeration World, is a Goan  owned company with 33% of Goan Staff, supporting Goan activities.

Two bands bands, Delhi-based  Black Slades and Kuwati based Goan band 2 Sharp performed at the show

The toast of the show was Black Slades who enthralled and mesmerized the crowd and won the hearts of the guest.

The organizers also cut a cake for the first Holy Communion children and different competitions were held besides there were lot of spot prizes and surprise prizes for guests.

DGSC President Ambrosio Dias welcomed the guests while Mauricio Pereira PRO and Sports and Cultural Director of DGSC proposed the vote of thanks. Part of the proceeds of the dance will be given to the National School of the Blind, Goa Branch informed the DGSC.

DGSC organised their first May Ball dance in 1991 under the president vship of Basil Coutinho.

ABOUT DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB & GOA:
Last year the club was revived as DGSC has been instrumental in holding a number of events within a short span of time entire Goan Community got animated with different activities starting with Konkani Drama Songleank Nomoskar on 24/09/2010, Inter-village football
tournament, Goa Day in November 2010, Francis Xavier Feast with free dinner followed by cultural programme on 3rd Dec. 2010 at the Church premises, Dine & Dance Annual Day in December 2010.

DGSC has launched a benevolent fund to reach out to the financially less privileged community members both in Qatar and Goa.  The fund was unveiled on the occasion of the Konkani (tiatr) “Soglleank Nomoskar” at the Al Ghazal Club.  The fund is specially for those facing
problems specially at the time of deportation, need of costly medicines/operation and those who really cannot afford them,” the release added.

Goa - Goa is one party destination in India where the sun never sets down, come rain or sun, the party atmosphere continues 365 days of the year. People from the state have been known to break into a dance at the drop of the hat and music it is said runs in their veins. Musicians from Goa had put their stamp on the Bollywood industry and continue to do so.

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Picture caption: Mayball Queen pageant winner Karishma Vaz, Angel Polacco first runner-up and Queenie Fernandes  second runner-up award are flanked by former Miss India and Bollywood star Tanushree Dutta,
and her sister Ishita Dutta at the May Ball dance of Doha Goans Sports Club in Qatar on Thursday night.

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Kanisha Vaz wins Doha Goans Sports Club Mayball beauty pageant

Kanisha Vaz wins Doha Goans Sports Club Mayball beauty pageant

 The winners are seen with Bolywood actor Tanushree Dutta

 Black Slades band

 The contestants

 Dance floor

Dance floor

All set for Doha Goans May Ball dance on May 5

All set for Doha Goans May Ball dance on May 5




Good response for May ball dance of Doha Goans



Doha: Goa is one party destination where the sun never sets down, come rain or sun, the party atmosphere continues 365 days of the year.

Goans in Qatar missing out on the fun back home in the tiny resort-state will throw a party away of their own come May 5 at Ramada Plaza from 8.00 pm at Giwana hall.

People from the state have been known to break into a dance at the drop of the hat and music it is said runs in their veins. Musicians from Goa had put their stamp on the Bollywood industry and continue to do so.

Goans along with their fellow Indians and guests from other countries will have a chance to appreciate and dance to the tunes of two Goan bands in a cosmopolitan Qatar on Thursday. So it depends on each one, whether to break into a gig, share a hip or two or roll your hair down and dance to your heart’s content.

Black Slades along with Sharp will provide you with a wide variety of music choice – both for your dancing pleasure and those who have developed heavy feet – music to soothe your mind and rekindle your brain.

Delhi-based Black Slades one of the best bands have performed and entertained music lovers for the past 22 years in Indian capital. ‘BlackSlades’ have also done several musical shows overseas and

performed regularly in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Roorkhie, Jaipur, Goa, etc, besides Delhi. Catering to different types of people and listening tastes from rock concerts at colleges to hi-brow jazz and pop dos, their repertoire is wide, flexible and they provide what the people want. BlackSlades have also worked with Apache Indian and Kailash Kher.



And those who wish to celebrate beauty, former Miss India and now Bollywood star Tanushree Dutta, will be the chief guest for the dine and dance.

Tanushre who started her Bollywood career with 'Chocolate' in 2005, and also stared in Aashiq Banaya Aapne, 36 China Town, Bhagam Bhaag, Risk, Good Boy Bad Boy, Raqeeb, Dhol, Speed, Mr. Fraud, Dus Kahaniyan, Sas Bahu Aur Sunsex, Rokda, Apartment, Ramaa, Khilladi (2011).



The charming and tall, Tanushree, who was crowned Miss India in 2004 also won the Miss Confidence and Miss Beautiful Smile awards, the year-old will be crowning the MayBall Queen.

The beauty pageant will be the highlight of the evening. The beauty pageant contestants win fabulous prizes. Spot prizes for Jive & Salsa Dancing Couples, Lucky Entrance, Novelty Dance Winners are the other highlights of the dine and dance by DGSC.



The MayBall Queen winner will be picked up by a panel of eminent persons from Qatar.



“So come and celebrate beauty and friendship - feel the spirit of great music, dine and rock to the beats of THE BLACKSLADES and 2 SHARP”, the organizers said.

An English teacher by profession and a Compere by passion, Nelwyn Fernandes will set the tone at the Mayball.

Nelwyn is the ideal host and dost for different occasions in Goa.





Incidentally DGSC was the first Goan organization to start the May Ball dance under the leadership of Basil Couitnho in the late 90’s . For entry coupons Interested individuals are to contact:

55252098/55852766/55817812/55834390/55464820.

The proceeds of the dine and dance will go for the blind children in India, informed the DGSC.

DGSC which was revived in 2010 has also established a benevolent fun for needy Goans based in Qatar. Since it its revival the DGSC had an Inter-village football tournament, Goa Day and a Konkani tiatr.

Doha Goans Mayball dance today (May 5) at Ramada plaza

Indian band Black Slades on arrival at the Doha International Airport


in Doha on Wednesday morning. The Delhi-based musicians are in Doha

to perform at the Mayball dine and dance event of Doha Goans Sports

Club to be held today (Thursday) at Ramada Plaza Giwana Hall from 8.00

pm onwards. The Mayball event was first started in Doha by Doha Goans Sports Club in 1991 during the tenure of Basil Coutinho as president of the club.



Doha Goans Mayball dance today at Ramada plaza

Doha: Delhi-based Indian Black Slades which has had enthralled the music

lovers in the Indian Capital for than two decades will try to enchant

their fans in Qatar with their scintillating music at today’s (May 5)

Mayball dine and dance event of Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC) at

Ramada Plaza from 8.00pm onwards.



The five member group arrived in Qatar yesterday and was received by

the members of DGSC at the Doha International Airport.

Black Slades makes for a lethal combination. They have in their ranks

India's best drummer, the most talented guitarist, best-of-the-best

bass player like no other, an equally impressive guy on the keyboard

and a talented and an enthusiast vocalist and to cap it all a female

singer who will captivate you all the way.



BlackSlades’ have also done several musical shows overseas and

performed regularly in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Roorkhie,

Jaipur, Goa, etc, besides Delhi. Catering to different types of people

and listening tastes from rock concerts at colleges to hi-brow jazz

and pop dos, their repertoire is wide, flexible and they provide what

the people want. BlackSlades have also worked with Apache Indian and

Kailash Kher.



The main attraction of the evening will be the crowning of the Mayball

Queen at the hands of former Miss India and now Bollywood star



Tanushree Dutta, who will be the chief guest for the dine and dance.

Tanushree, who was crowned Miss India in 2004 started her Bollywood

career with 'Chocolate' in 2005, and also stared in Aashiq Banaya

Aapne, 36 China Town, Bhagam Bhaag, Risk, Good Boy Bad Boy, Raqeeb,

Dhol, Speed, Mr. Fraud, Dus Kahaniyan, Sas Bahu Aur Sunsex, Rokda,

Apartment, Ramaa, Khilladi (2011).



The MayBall Queen winner will be picked up by a panel of eminent

persons from Qatar.



The beauty pageant contestants win fabulous prizes. Participants can win prizes in gold, various electronic

items, watches, Air tickets, hotel vouchers and other gifts said DGSC. Spot prizes for

Jive & Salsa Dancing Couples, Lucky Entrance, Novelty Dance Winners

are the other highlights of the dine and dance by DGSC. The organizers

said there are many surprises prizes awaiting the public which will be

given away for different contests and fun games, both for children and

adults.



An English teacher by profession and a compere by passion, Nelwyn

Fernandes will set the tone at the Mayball.

The aim of the May Queen Dine and Dance is to raise funds for the

school for blind children in India, added the organizers.



For additional details please call Cultural Director Mauricio Pereira:

55817812, Ambrosio Dias: 55834390 (President) Lubino Soares: 55501756

(Vice President) Paul Fernandes: 55464820 (Cultural Secretary)



The concept of May Queen Ball was started by Doha Goans Sports Club in

1991 i.e 1st May Queen Ball during Basil Coutinho as President and it

continued till 2003 when the club was dissolved.







ABOUT DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB & GOA:

Last year the club was revived as DGSC has been instrumental in

holding a number of events within a short span of time entire Goan

Community got animated with different activities starting with Konkani

Drama Songleank Nomaskar on 24/09/2010, Inter-village football

tournament, Goa Day in November 2010, St. Francis Xavier Feast with

free dinner followed by cultural programme on 3rd Dec. 2010 Church

premises, Dine & Dance Annual Day in December 2010 and now is getting

ready to host the mega event in May - 2011 May Queen Ball.

Goa is one party destination in India where the sun never sets down,

come rain or sun, the party atmosphere continues 365 days of the year.

Goans in Qatar missing out on the fun back home in the tiny

resort-state will throw a party away of their own come May 5 at Ramada

Plaza from 8.00 pm at Giwana hall.

People from the state have been known to break into a dance at the

drop of the hat and music it is said runs in their veins. Musicians

from Goa had put their stamp on the Bollywood industry and continue to

do so.

All set for May ball dance in Qatar on May 5

Doha Goans Mayball dance  at Ramada plaza

Indian band Black Slades on arrival at the Doha International Airport

in Doha on Wednesday morning. The Delhi-based musicians are in Doha

to perform at the Mayball dine and dance event of Doha Goans Sports

Club to be held today (Thursday) at Ramada Plaza Giwana Hall from 8.00

pm onwards. The Mayball event was first started in Doha by Doha Goans Sports Club in 1991 during the tenure of Basil Coutinho as president of the club.