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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Apr 28: Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Kinnigoli deanery celebrated its silver jubilee celebration, in association with Lawrence D'Souza, a well-known singer, with ‘Sangeeth Sangam-2’ at Kinnigoli Church Grounds on Saturday, April 27.
Sabitha Monis, youth icon, an achiever, Fr Ronald D Souza, director, ICYM, Central Council, Fr Melwyn Noronha, parish priest, Pakshikere Church, and Felicia Monteiro, secretary, ICYM Central Council, graced the event as chief guests. Fr Rahul D’Souza presided over the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Sabitha Monis briefed about the secret of her success in various fields and said, “In my childhood, I learnt to write letters from my siblings and I tried to write with the help of my foot. Noticing my physical disability, my teachers suggested my parents to admit me to a special school. I practiced to write in foot and continued it. My friends and teachers too supported me and I completed my matriculation with high marks. Soon after completing masters, I joined Alva’s Educational Institution as a faculty. In this journey, I faced many challenges and saw many hurdles. But I never looked back and did not discourage myself. Youths can take my story as an inspiration because I turned from negative to positive.”
In his speech, Fr Ronald said, “The past twenty-five years history of ICYM Kinnogoli narrates many success stories and achievements. Many leaders born in these twenty-five years have now spread all over the world. I noticed that many of them still remember the days they served ICYM. I salute the current members of ICYM Kinnigoli deanery. They are continuing the social service which their senior members started. Today, they have arranged this celebration for a cause. This shows how much they are committed to the society’s welfare. I congratulate all office bearers and youths of Kinnigoli for the successful completion of silver jubilee.”
Wishing the youths, Fr Melwyn Noronha said, “I am glad to see ICYM members of Kinnigoli deanery celebrating their jubilee for a cause. This happens very rarely. Only youths can hold these types of unique programmes. Jesus Christ also started his social life in young age. He transformed into a role model and a reformer of society. The members of ICYM also are walking in His footsteps.”
“Lawrence D’Souza Palimar, is another important person of today's celebration. He came forward to join hands with ICYM Kinnigoli with a good intention. He also assured his contribution for the cause which ICYM decided along with his second musical nite ‘Sangeeth Sangam-2’. Hope this event will create a history in Kinnigoli,” he said.
Sabitha Monis and Fr Ronald D Souza were felicitated by dignitaries and office bearers of ICYM.
Jennifer Saldanha, president, ICYM Kinnigoli deanery welcomed the dignitaries and gathering. Gavin D Souza, secretary, presented the report of various major activities which took place the past twenty-five years.
Lawrence D'Souza, Palimar was lead the musical nite ‘Sangeeth Sangam-2’, a special attraction of the celebration, which was held after the stage programme.
New generation singing sensation Nihal Tauro, Konkani singing reality show ‘Mozo Thalo Gaithalo’ runner-up Gavin Menezes and Ashwin D’Costa will be part of the nite with their melodious voices. Konkani’s known singers Joshal D’Souza, Joel Attur, Asha Moras, Anil D’Sa, Stephan, Jasmine, Muralidhar Kamath and Herald Tauro were enthralled the audience by their special voices with evergreen songs. Fareedh and Sandesh were entertained music lovers with a number of Bollywood and Sandalwood songs.
Silver Tones with musicians Roshan, Rajesh, Leston D’Souza, Rajendra, and Wilson Lasrado were provided music for the event along with Leon D'Souza and Varun D’Sa.
Well known Master of Ceremony, TV Anchor and writer Alwyn Danthy compered the mega show. Dance Star Academy, Adyar mesmerized the gathering with their latest and thrilling dances performances.
The funds raised during the event were handed over for the medical expenses of financially backward cancer patients. Contributing to the cause on behalf of ‘Sangeeth Sangam-2’, Lawrence D’Souza handed over the cheque of Rs one lac to the office bearers of ICYM.
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