Mangalore: Youngsters provide 'Exquisite' entertainment for a noble cause
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)
Mangalore, Jul 28: Amidst the roar of the heavy downpour lashing the city after sunset, the pleasant sound of music, dance and songs performed for a noble cause by the youngsters of St Aloysius Pre-university College truly mesmerized the young and old at Loyola Hall, on Saturday, July 27.
‘Exquisite-2013 – Entertainment for a cause’, a fundraiser programme in aid of HIV affected kids of Jeevadhan Centre, Kaikamba organized by students between the age group of 17-18 years, was a laudable effort, and highly entertaining.
These youngsters took the lead in collecting and contributing a sum of Rs 1 lac for HIV-affected kids.
The hall celebrated the festival of extravaganza comprising a mixture of English tunes, Bollywood beats, electrifying music and spectacular dance performances. In addition, the continuous and thunderous applause by the audience when their fellow students rocked the stage added an extra spark to the evening.
These youngsters captivated audience with their magical sway on musical instruments, dance and melody. Warren Sheldon Costa, a young guitarist weaved magic with his fingers on strings. Thereafter, he played guitar adopting different styles – creating music at its best – even with his mouth, while his fellow musicians from Band Ecstasy presented a good combo.
Gavin Rodrigues and his team Silver Steppers presented scintillating dance performances comprising Bollywood and Hollywood beats. In addition, there was action dance, beat boxing, a purely new concept with Mangalore masala for the audience.
During the stage programme, Fr Elvis Lewis, principal, St Aloysius Pre-university College said, “This is the first ever student initiative programme in the history of St Aloysius PU College. These students have presented their talents for the happiness of lesser privileged kids. It is certainly a noble cause. I feel proud of them,” he stressed.
“Not only good marks but good heart is also important. This fundraiser programme for the benefit of HIV-affected kids is purely a student initiative. These HIV-affected kids have to suffer a deadly disease for no fault of theirs. Those kids have done no crime or blunder. But they are the victims”, he further added.
Sr Jestina, on behalf of Jeevadhan Centre received the amount from the student committee and the principal. In return, she thanked the students for their valuable contribution. Rekha Alva, vice-principal, Grace Noronha, and parents of the students witnessed the splendid occasion.
Vaishnavi Pavithran, the student co-ordinator and Gavin Rodrigues, the financial co-ordinator were present on stage. Vaibhav D'Souza compered the show.