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GWA’s Beach Blast a Reminisce As the year 2013 inches towards the end, Goan Welfare Association (GWA) had its annual beach blast (picnic) on Friday 22nd November 2013 at Al Wakra Family Beach. As the vivacious crowed got to the picnic venue on the sandy shores of Al Wakra beach and in the midst of pleasant weather, the GWA president Simon D’Silva, welcomed everybody and assured that the day will be full of fun and entertainment. The day then started with a prayer led by Lorraine Figueirado followed by an energizing breakfast. The melodious nonstop music for the entire day was provided by DJ Glorio. The event was compered by Archie D’Mello and Maria Pinto, both set the mood of the crowd with games & dance, ensuring every individual had their best time. They both coordinated different games with more fun and viguor for children and adults. Picnickers were all fun lovers who were thrilled and excited to make GWA’s family day a great success. At noon, sumptuous lunch was served catered by Maaza. It was a day full of fun, laughter, games, food, beverages and lots of socializing and reminiscence. It was a great community gathering ensuring that everyone is having a good time. The mega game was conducted by Delfi Fernandes with his hilarious calls. Some of the lucky winners for lemon and spoon for children; Adyti Abraham, Akshat Sondhi and Patricia Fernandes, cock fight; Seby Fernandes, Hopp Race for women; Janice Borges and Richa Sondhi, Grouping game; Vivek Naik, Fruit Salad for men; Lancy Pinto and Delfi Fernandes and for women Cenovita Fernandes and Laura Fernandes. Spot prize winners were Yohance Nayak, Cajie Rodrigues and Janice Borges. Prize for statue game for children won by Malaika Fernandes and the mega game winners were Edson Fernandes, Seema Rodrigues, Joaquim Nunes, Bunty Sondhi and Lancy Pinto. As the adults were enjoying to the tunes of DJ Glorio’s rocking music, the children got together and carved a beautiful sand mermaid on the beach, thus demonstrating their talents in unique display which surprised hundreds of passerby to admire the same. As a token of appreciation people from different nationalities willingly contributed a sum of QR 2650/- to the kids. The children proved their generosity by handing over the amount to the Goan Welfare Association to donate it to Lar De St. Terezinha, a charity institute in Margao that is looking after orphans. There was also another event at the beach organized by Qatar’s Police Authorities and our community boys displayed their sporting talent and won lots of medals to their glory. The winners were Anwill Estrocio, Melvic Mascarenhas, Garsio Fernandes, Sanlorf and Snasloy D’Silva. As everything ended well, the success of the day was the efforts of the organizing committee. GWA profusely thanked Melwyn Barretto for his valuable support and also extended sincere gratitude to all the participants and guests for making it a very successful and fun thrilling picnic.
