Media Release
Bahrain, Feb 23: Bellevision - Bahrain held its annual day celebrations along with families and guests at the Bang Sang Thai party hall. A crowd of over 200 attended the event.
The programme began at 6 pm with the Introduction of the event by our own master of ceremony the flamboyant John D'Souza, followed by welcome dance in Bharat Natyam by Jovita D'Sa, chief guest Charles Demello president Konkan Singers Club, Bahrain inaugurated the event in a traditional way by lighting the lamp and cutting the cake along with Honorable guest Henry Almeida, executive committee member, Konkani Kutam, Bahrain and Bellevision, Bahrain executive committee members.
In presidential speech Joel D'Sa welcomed the gathering and expressed his satisfaction for hosting various activities successfully for the past one year and expressed his gratitude for all the members for their hard work and dedication.
General secretary Ivan D'Souza, read out the annual report to the gathering highlighting all the programmes conducted during 2010-2011 of this committee.
During this special event a unique felicitation ceremony was conducted by Bellevision, Bahrain, to honor Lawrence Fernandes, a resident of Moodubelle parish, along with his wife Maria Fernandes. Lawrence Fernandes is known for his simplicity and honesty, and working in Bahrain for the past 34 years, they are blessed to have all their children, Daughter-in-law, Son-in-law and grand children with them here in Bahrain. He has helped many people to come to Bahrain and settle in life. It was a special day for them as they were honored by Shawl and Momento to mark the occasion by the chief guest and guest of honor. The felicitation was read out by Bellevision Vice president Francis Saldanha.
Chief guest in his address applauded Bellevision for their hard work and bringing the Belle and surrounding parishes together in Bahrain, he also expressed his feelings and experiences, how can togetherness yield to positive outcomes in life.
Main sponsors of the event Simon and Precilla Machado, Edward Noronha and fly, Anthony Dias and fly, Melwyn Sequeira and fly, Nelson Alva and fly, Shiva Kumar and fly, Subash Kini and fly, and many members who co-sponsored were honored for their support. The managing committee identified 4 exemplary Members for their contribution during 2010-2011 period and gave “Appreciation Awards”, they were, Marita Sequeira, John D'Souza, Arun Castelino and Veera Fernandes. Appreciation certificates and Momento were awarded.
After the stage programmesm the stage was handed over to the entertainment host Rashmi Fernandes, who briefed upcoming events the kept the crowd on their toes. Children entertained the crowd with dances to famous Konkani songs and Hindi dance numbers. Boys and Girls group gave hindi fusion dance and Dynabhai which completely floored the audience.
Members also performed comedy skits and few dance numbers, of which the Arabic dance was, mesmerized the audience. Many other comedy skits and dances were the highlight of the evening.
Raffle draw was held during every interval to keep the members interested with attractive valuable prizes.
At the end assistant general secretary Hilda D'Sa thanked the crowd and everyone who made this event possible.
During dinner time entertainment secretary Sunil D'Sa gave away spot prizes. Besides these several complimentary Gifts were distributed to children who took part in Dancing, singing and skits.
It was a spirited day in a cozy ambience fun and frolic where everyone went home with some useful gift and of course, memories of the day to cherish!