Mangalorean Day- A grand success

Miss Sharon D'Souza crowned as Mangalore Queen

May 10- Abu Dhabi: "Mangalorean Day" in Abu Dhabi, organized by U.A.E's prestigious Konkani Cultural Organization (K.C.O.) on Friday 10 May 2002, as promised, proved to be a huge success. The day long event enthralled the enthusiastic crowd for a day of music, dance, fun and laughter at the elegant ambience of the Hilton Abu Dhabi. The event was jointly compered by the two UAE based charismatic Master of Ceremonies - Mr. Neville D'Souza of Abu Dhabi and Mr. Manohar Pais of Dubai, who kept the audience on their toes.

The event started with the K.C.0. Welcome song followed by welcoming speech delivered by Mr. Bennett D'mello - the Entertainment Secretary and a brief speech by the President of K.C.O. - Mr. Leo Rodrigues.

The stage programme consisted of Dance by Abu Dhabi's Mangalorean Teenagers, traditional dance by adults and a Tableau depicting mother's love and family beautifully presented by the tiny tots and teenagers of Royal Music and Arts of Abu Dhabi.

On this occasion the Web wiz kid of Daijidubai.com fame - Mr. Walter D'Souza (Walty,Nandalike) was honoured by K.C.O. on behalf of the Mangalorean Community, for his achievement in making history in the Konkani world by creating the popular website. In his absence the honour was received by Mr. Francis Fernandes Cascia on his behalf.

The Main event of the Day the "Family Fashion Show" added extra glamour to the occasion. The event had 16 Mangalorean beauties from all over U.A.E., vying for the coveted crown of Mangalorean Queen. This part of the show was specially compered by Neville, who with his usual wit and humour carried out the proceedings in a professional manner.

In the preliminary round, which was also the elimination round, the contestants were presented to the judges and audience for a cat walk on a ramp especially installed for the occasion, and each contestants were given a rose and gift hampers.

In the second and final round the contestants were interviewed by the M.C. on behalf of the judges, who had special questions for the participants, which were boldly and promptly answered by them.
 

It must have been an uphill task for the judges to select the winners from amongst the beautiful ladies, who had come to the final round as there was fierce competition.

And finally, Miss Sharon D'Souza, of Abu Dhabi, an Architectural Engineer by profession, was crowned as "Mangalorean Queen" By Mr. Sudhir Shetty of NMC Group of Companies - the Main Sponsor of the event.

Mrs. Suchita Moras, of Abu Dhabi, an Administrator by profession, was the First Runners Up and Miss Juanita Mascarenhas of Dubai who is pursuing her studies in USA, was the Second Runners Up.

The Winners Received fabulous prizes in airtickets sponsored by Air India and Jet Airways, electronic items house hold items, etc.

Apart from the above, the event had Novelty Dance, Raffle Draws, Spot games with loads of prizes, with airline tickets, electronic items etc. followed by sumptuous lunch.

The grand finale was the hour long traditional Maando, which kept the crowd dancing to the fantastic songs and music provided by 'HERITAGE" Dubai's popular band.

On the whole it was a great show, well organized and presented by K.C.O., who appeared to have planned meticulously and toiled hard to make it as a grand success and will be remembered in many years to come.

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OUR ABU DHABI CORRESPONDENT