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.
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.
