May Queen Ball on 05-05-05 Staff Reporter/Gulf Times Newspaper
Qatar�s Goan Welfare Association (GWA) is to organise fifth anniversary of its traditional annual May Queen Ball on May 5 at the Diplomatic Club from 8pm. The ball, a dinner dance, will feature a top band from Goa, its organisers said. Since it is the 5th anniversary, the function has been titled as 05-05- 05. The highlight of the day will be crowning of the 5th May Queen by Hindi film stars, who will be attending the function. It will be a historical event this year with 15,000-watt sound and glittering lights producing magical effects, said Simon D�Silva, president of the association. Last year�s event was a �tremendous success attended by 1,500 guests, including Bollywood stars, diplomats, and other guests. Chief guests in the past balls have included Indian stars Aftab Shivdasani and Remo Fernandes, and former Goan minister Jose Filipe D�Souza. Goa�s legendary host Updesh Swar will emcee the Doha show. Updesh, who was the official host for the cultural programmes during the President of India�s visit to Goa, also hosted the Arlem Festival, the Miss Goa beauty pageant and the International Food and Cultural Festival for several years. He has also hosted several high-profile shows, including successful May Balls in Dubai and Qatar. More details about the event can be had from Simon D�Silva (5550491). - Forwarded by http://www.goa-world.com/goa/about_goa/
