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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (CLP)
Mangaluru, Apr 5: It was a memorable Easter treat for Konkani music lovers as ICYM Bajpe unit organized the 260th Wilfy Nite in memory of Konkani legend the late Wilfy Rebimbus at St Joseph church grounds at Bajpe here on Sunday April 5.
Parish priest of Bajpe church Fr Leo William Lobo, assistant parish priest Fr Praveen D'Souza, Meena Rebimbus, Vishwas Rebimbus, CEO of RedRocks Prashant Rasquinha, Praveen Tauro of daijiworld.com, and others were the guests.
Addressing the gathering, Fr Leo Lobo said, "I congratualte ICYM on organizing the 260th Wilfy Nite on the occasion of Easter. This programme is being organized for a good cause to provide education for the poor, so it needs to be applauded and supported. I thank all the people responsible for making this event a successful one."
Meena Rebimbus, wife of the late Wilfy Rebimbus, was honoured by Fr Leo on the occasion. She expressed her gratitude by singing a 'Dev Borem Korum' song. Vishwas Rebimbus thanked everyone for their support.
The musical evening began with the song 'Dev Boro Dees Divndi' by Meena and Vishwas Rebimbus. Other singers like Babita Pinto, Ivan Sequeira, Prem, Claud D'Souza and others enthralled the gathering with beautiful renditions of evergreen songs. Altogether, the audience were treated to 16 songs of different genres during the course of the evening.
Team Me-Mo-Ri and added a generous dose of humour with five skits during the intervals. Leslie Rego together with Dolla Mangalore also had the audience in splits with short humourous performances.
Master compere Leslie Rego conducted the musical part of the nite in his usual style and wit while the stage programme was beautifully compeered by Viola Pinto and Abigail.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Ruben D'souza, president of ICYM Bajpe.
Dance group Thunder Guys and Alwyn Bajpe and group performed scintillating dances.
A large crowd of over a thousand enjoyed the evening and revelled in the musical treat.