Pics: Rakesh Pinto Paladka / Prakash D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, May 10: It was an evening of delightful entertainment on Friday May 9 as singer Lancy Noronha along with Joseph Mathias of Merit Freight Systems rocked the stage during the sixth Lancy Nite presented at Emirates English Speaking School near Safa Park here. The event was presented by Merit Freight Systems LLC.
The evening began with a prayer dance 'Namo Namo' by Ocean Kids dance troupe. Lancy Noronha and his family rendered a musical welcome to the gathering with the song 'Sangeeth Kutam'.
Apart from Lancy Noronha and Joseph Mathias, the audience were treated to a mesmerizing array of songs by Lancy's wife Shyna Noronha, daughters Lanita and little Lanisha, Dony Correa, Monica Valder, Vincent Rodrigues, Preema D’Souza, Lanita, Vinod Rodrigues and Mario Rego.
Ramiro Mascarenhas and team, one of the leading music bands in the UAE for Konkani shows complemented the singing with their wonderful music.
Sangon Mugdana team of actor-director Pradeep Barboza, supported by movie actor Deepak Paladka and Ashunta spread cheer and laughter among the audience with their hilarious skits.
Magician Antony literally added a 'magical' touch to the event with his tricks, while well-known Mumbai-based singer Kenny in his trademark female role delighted the audience with unique songs and colourful presentation.
Dubai's Ocean Kids dance troupe presented scintillating dances to the tune of Bollywood songs and added more charm to the event.
The event was ably compered by Roshan D’Souza in his unique style, interspersed with poetic lines. He kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.
The main sponsors of the event and supporters namely James Mendonca, Raju Francis, Denis Mark D’Souza and Simon D’Mello were felicitated by Joseph Mathias with shawls and bouquets. Media persons, singers, artistes, sound system (Broadway) and all those who supported the event were felicitated with bouquets and shawls during the interval.
Mark Denis D’Souza and Raju Francis in their address lauded the efforts of Lancy and Joseph in conducting six Lancy Nites successfully and wished them good luck.
Another highlight of the evening was release of young Jackson D'Souza Konkani audio CD 'Tuzo Ugdas'.
Joseph Mathias proposed the vote of thanks.
Towards the end, a lucky dip was conducted by Simon D’Mello wherein valuable prizes such as airline tickets were distributed to the winners.
The cherry on the top was the final Baila where members of the audience came on to the dance floor and enjoyed to the hilt, swaying to peppy songs rendered by Lancy and Joseph.