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Kuwait: UMK to present Konkani comedy drama for a cause

  •   Mon, Jun 23 2014 05:18:04 PM

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Kuwait, Jun 23: United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) will present its fifth "Fun Filled Evening - 2014" on October 3 (Friday) this year at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait sharp at 4 pm.

This year UMK will present a Konkani comedy drama 'Sagle Dinvchen Thane', written by Pradeep Barboza, Paladka and directed by experienced director Ronald D’Souza - Mulky, along with variety of lively melodious songs and foot-tapping dances, in aid of two institutions: Manasa, Rehabilitation and Training Center for the differently abled, situated at Pamboor, Udupi district and De Mercede Orphanage, Destitute Children's Home, which provides shelter and education with love and care for the underprivileged children, situated at Panir, Deralakatte run by Usuline Franciscan Congregation in Mangalore Province.

The muhurat ceremony of the drama was held recently. The event started with the prayer led by Vrinda Lewis, followed by lighting of lamp by the guests on the dais. Gurkar of UMK Agnel Saldanha welcomed the gathering, and thanked all those who supported UMK whole heartedly in all these years. Joel Pinto gave a brief introduction of UMK and its achievements in the past four years.

Director of the drama Ronald D'Souza, Mulki, inaugurated the script book. Treasurer Nancy Pinto requested all to join hand in hand to make Fun Filled Evening 2014 a grand success. Guest James D’Sa as an audience spoke about UMK’s hard work in bringing a smile on the needy brethren back home in Mangalore and stressed for the unity of the members. Macleen Rodrigues conducted the oath-taking. Mario Wilson Cornelio compered the event. UMK has requested one and all to participate in this fun-filled event and support this worthy cause wholeheartedly.

'United Mangloreans Kuwait (UMK)' is a group of talented artistes under the leadership of Agnel Saldanha with the motto 'Our talent - Help for the underprivileged'.

The objective of the group is to help the underprivileged back home in Mangalore. In the past four years, UMK has contributed a total sum of Rs 44 lac to four needy organizations in and around Mangalore. The benefited charity firms are Sneha Sadan - HIV aids center- Gurpur-Mangalore (Rs 4.14 lac), Navachetana Special School at Venur (Rs 9.11 lac), White Doves of Mangalore (Rs 14.47 lac), Little Sisters of Poor – Home for the Aged, Bajjodi – Mangalore (Rs 16.08 lac). This was possible only due to the overwhelming support from the sponsors and well-wishers who have contributed generously.
  

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  • Joseph D'Souza, kuwait /Navunda

    Wed, Oct 22 2014

    All the best to all UMK members .we all work heard keep on going with your support.and well wishers and kind hearted people .we must need your help and your blessing without that we are helpless God bless UMK long long to go.

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  • Joseph Dsouza, Padukone /Navunda

    Wed, Oct 22 2014

    Thanks Wilson your nice thought.its really good and goog

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  • Anita Pinto, New Jersey/Mumbai

    Thu, Jun 26 2014

    All the very best Joel, Nancy, Nirmala and UMK members. God bless all your hardwork that is put towards the great and noble cause. Keep up the good work!

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  • Reshma Lobo, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jun 25 2014

    I totally agree with Wilson Saldanha to his comments. UMK has been doing a wonderful job by showcasing their talents and helping the underprivileged.All the best UMK for your next event. May God bless you in your mission and wishing you more success.

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  • Wilson Saldanha, Shirthady/ Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Who said we need an association to do charity? Who said we need big stars to attract crowd for a program? Who said we need professional artist to showcase an event? Who said we need extreme entertainment to make money in the shows? Who said only a rich sponsor can make an event successful? A good heart, a good cause, a good leader and good friends can make magic.

    As a general tendency we don’t hesitate to spend for ourselves and hesitate to spare for charity. But UMK has changed the trend by their attitude and talents. After the four shows, today people wait for them to welcome to their homes. Public is aware that the money they have spared is reaching to right people without any deductions in between. The amount they collect in the charity box during the show is much more than the contribution of any main sponsors of any shows in Kuwait. They make groups and visit individuals and families in their house. ‘Little s makes the mighty ocean’ which really worked in their case. Unlike other association, they don't have a open and close balance. The start a program with no fills and finish it with nil fills donating every fill they earned with this program.

    Ronald D'Souza Mulki is a hidden talent in Kuwait who directs UMK dramas professionally. Showcasing a drama professionally with amateur artists is the specialty of Ronald which is different from any other directors. It is hard to believe that a group of friends contributing more than four million rupees for a good cause in three years with four shows. So called recession never affected them. Their shows runs house full without any star attractions. Audience never criticizes the show keeping in mind the purpose of the show which not only helps unprivileged, it also brings new talents to lime light.

    Let their charity meter run fast like the railway, fuel and gas prices in India and reach the needy people faster like Mangalore- Udupi buses. If all people think like UMK, Acche Din Jaroor Aayenge.God Bless UMK.

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  • Margaret, Mangalore, Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    All the best UMK. May God bless your good work and keep going so that many more needy ones be helped.

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  • Prashant Ferrao, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    All the Best UMK....God bless u all...

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  • Cedric D' Silva, Mangalore / Kuwait

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    All the best to Ronald D' Souza and UMK team.

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  • Sr Lily Fernandes, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 24 2014

    Good work, UMK! People of good will are always blessed by God. May you reach out to many more in the future.I admire your initiative to help the needy. Good luck and God bless, good Samaritans!

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  • Richard Lewis, Udyavar/Bangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    All the very best Mr. Agnel Saldaha, Rocky Lewis and UMK Team for your next event. Keep up the good work, God bless.

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Godwin,
    - Nice to see your picture. Good luck.

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  • Rudy D souza & Family, Kuwait, Omzoor/ Kuwait

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Hi UMK & the Great Agnel Saldanha

    wishing you all the best. God bless you all.

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  • Deepak, Paladka

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    All the best UMK. One of the best Drama with good Morale and comedy. In Dubai and Manglore this drama had packed shows. Loved to be part of this Drama.

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  • Nirmala, Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    All the best UMK team... we have to work hard and do our best...

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  • L N Rego, Bendur

    Mon, Jun 23 2014

    Good initiative, keep up the good work and keep going.

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