Media Release

Dubai, Feb 2: USWAS-Shirva is all set to stage its 'Shirva Festh 2015' on Friday, February 13 at the Al Masah Ball Room of Hotel Sheraton Deira, Dubai from 6.30 pm onwards.

'Shirva Festh 2015' is an annual event of the association. This year also marks the centenary celebrations for the parishioners of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva.

USWAS, based in the UAE, is a group of dedicated members born in or belonging to the parish Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva, from the Udupi diocese. This well-established association came into existence on December 20, 2002 and has consistently rendered selfless service to the society in various fields during the past 13 years. It is a non-profit association which abides by the motto: ‘Lend a hand not for self, but for each other’.

Driven by its motto, USWAS promotes the well-being of Shirvites living in the UAE, Shirva parish and society, and serves Konkani language and culture. It has been providing financial assistance to the needy for various purposes like education of economically backward children, medical aid, house construction, marriages of poor couples and such other purposes of the community of Shirva and surrounding efficiently through the generous help from its sponsors and well-wishers.The main objective of USWAS is to bring all the Shirva parishioners of UAE together under one umbrella.

USWAS has planned a fun-filled evening of variety entertainment for those who wish to be a part of Shirva Festh 2015. A lavish buffet dinner along with entertaining live music songs, DJ, skits, games, dance and spot games will fill the evening with enjoyment. It is time to bring in family and friends, and get united on this entertaining evening.

The managing committee of USWAS are inviting all the parishioners, well-wishers and friends through this forum for this event. Shirva Festh 2015 is an event open to one and all.

More details of Shirva Festh 2015 will follow soon.

Limited invitations are available and can be obtained from the following persons or any of the committee members of USWAS:

Dubai

Herald Mathias - 050-5782509
Diana D’souza – 052-6409503
Oscar Rego - 055-5892443
Ivan Mathias - 050-1186089
Maxim Ferrao - 050-4519993
Vincent Corda - 056-6810114
Denis Gomes - 050-6566741

Sharjah

Paul Menezes - 050-6968707
Canute D’souza - 050-3959524

Abu Dhabi

Manoj Menezes - 050-6722029
Sharan D’souza - 050-2654131
Claud D’leema - 050-5412737