Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Dec 19: Students usually engrossed in mobile and video games took part in rural goalie games, lagori and hide-and-seek and celebrated Christmas in St Rita ward of Kulshekar church.
St Rita ward of Kulshekar church, Mandd Sobhan and Triveni Ayurveda jointly held ‘Christmas Sambhrama’ at Makale on December 16. Mangaluru corporation former mayor Abdul Azeez lighting the Christmas tree lights said that joint celebrations by different religions such as this are necessary these days. “The programmes help to strengthen communal harmony,” he said.
Mandd Sobhan Gurkar Eric Ozario setting in motion the process of distributing Kuswar said that Jesus strived for the poor and those who were deprived of justice. “We should try to inculcate the real message of Christmas in our lives,” he said.
Christmas carols, Konkani drama, dances were held. Kerala’s Aikya Kerala Kalari Sangha presented Thayam and Kalaripayattu. People belonging to different religions took part. The programme was held in the place where former president of Konkani Sahitya Parishat Roy Castelino was born and brought up. The Indian Gurukula education system in the leadership of Dr Eldo of Triveni Ayurveda will begin soon. “Traditional medicinal practices, Kalaripayattu and training in different arts will be held,” said brother Eldo.
Special food preparations were served. Food cooked in local methods without chemicals was served.
Local lineman Naresh, postman Yathish, telephone company worker Kunhikanna, Beat policeman Madan, Antony waste staff Bhooshan and most elderly person Hilda Castelino were felicitated on the occasion.
Mandd Sobhan president Luvi J Pinto, Triveni Ayurveda’s Dr Eldo were present.
Sumesh troupe sang Christmas carols, Kalakul troupe performed Amchen Natal skit, Nach Sobhan and young children performed dances. Aikya Kerala Kalari Sangha performed Thaiyam. Kalariyapattu and Swaroop research centre students showcased their talents.
Ward gurkar Winnie D’Souza welcomed. Roy Castelino gave an introduction. Sunil Monteiro proposed the vote of thanks. Victor Mathias compered the programme.