Media Release
Dubai, Sep 22: MIND stands for 'Moving In New Direction.' MIND is heading towards charity and help for poor children's education back in India; MIND also took the opportunity to celebrate its 1st annual day celebration along with Nativity feast at Wide Range Restaurant, Karama-Dubai.
Founder of Team MIND Clevan Martis and treasurer Novel Almeida hosted the show; the welcome speech was given by Team MIND advisor Sebastian Lobo.
The program started with traditional celebration of Nativity feast of Mother Mary. Children joyfully offered flowers to mother Mary, when all sang traditional Konkani Hymn 'Sakkad Sangatha Melyann' and 'Moriyyek Hogolsiyan'. Thereafter blessed Novem (new harvest)in milk was served to all. Children were offered sweets.
Fortunately it was on the day of Vinayaka Chaturthi. On behalf of Team MIND Clevan Martis wished all Hindu brothers and sisters and it became a triplet celebration.
Welcome dance was performed by Josephine and Vandana.
President Peter D’Souza addressed the annual report and the achievement of Team MIND in the year 2015-16.
The new core committee for the year 2015-16 was announced by Peter D’Souza and assisted by Evan.
President Peter D’Souza, vice president Livinston, secretary Josephine Pinto, treasurer Novel Almeida, auditor Santhosh Noronha, Ladies wing secretary and cultural secretary Vandan Salian Kotian, spiritual secretary Flavy Martis, media representative Ritesh Pinto, data controller Sweeta Pinto, sports secretary Amith Castelino and advisors Sebastian Lobo and Monica D’Souza make up the core committee.
Variety and fusion dances were performed by Rosanne, Joanne, Joylin, Josephine, Vandana and Aloma, hilarious skit was performed by Clevan, Novel, Ritesh, Sweeta and Ruby.
Various spot games, housie housie, raffle draw were conducted.
A traditional vegetarian meal was served to all.
Vote of thanks was given by the president Peter D’Souza.
Team MIND has just begun their journey towards a great cause for education and they look forward to support from Indian society in Dubai and other Emirates.