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The Rape of Goa - A photo documentary
by
Rajan P. Parrikar
Venue: Menezes Braganza Art Gallery, Panjim, May 21-24, 2008
http://www.parrikar.org/misc/doc-notice.pdf
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GWS May Ball 2008 - A Grand Event
In a display of sheer elegance and poise a large no of couples & singles
attended the 15th May Queen Ball 08 organised by the Goan Welfare Society -
Kuwait at the Grand Istiquilal Ball Room, Ramada Kuwait Hotel, Riggae, Kuwait,
on the night of 8th May 2008.
The audiences were treated to some unmatched spectacular music from the two
popular bands - The Bandwagon & Deep Impact. The band from Goa "Bandwagon"
stole the show with a rendition of their specially selected popular musical
extravaganza. Kuwait's band "Deep Impact" performed equally well and earned
tremendous applause from the revelers.
At the onset of the grand celebration the President of the Goan Welfare Society
Mr. Alex Wilson Coelho, welcomed the guests and expressed happiness at the
manner in which everyone contributed towards the making of such a big event. He
also lauded the efforts of the members of the committee and volunteers who
strived to organize the May Ball 2008. Likewise he appreciated the Sponsors and
guests who attended the function and urged them to enjoy the luxury that was
being offered to them during the function.
The chief Guest of the function Shri. V.K. Mahajan, First Secretary Education
at the Embassy of India who spoke on the occasion highlighted the various
contributions of Goans with particular reference to the wonderful work of the
Goan Welfare Society in bringing together all the Goans and raising issues
pertaining to Goan interest, repatriating the destitute maids, charities,
donations etc. He termed the Goans as a vibrant community and praised the
society for preserving the Goan cultural identity in foreign countries.
Good will messages from H.E the Ambassador of India to Kuwait Shri. M.
Ganapathi, the Chief minister of Goa, Shri Digambar Kamat, The Commissioner for
NRI Affairs, Shri Eduardo Faleiro also lauded the efforts of the members of the
Goan Welfare Society in promoting Goan culture & heritage beyond the periphery
of Goa.
The may Queen Pageant was organized very diligently and the contestants were
given enough time and opportunity to put on their best performances while
exhibiting their beauty and brains. All the contestants played their part very
well & after the final round the winners were selected by a panel of eminent
judges.
Ms. Michelle Dias was crowned GWS May Queen 2008 & was showered with loads of
valuable prizes. The main being a return air ticket KWI-LHR-KWI plus UK 250
pounds for expenses, a Pioneer Home theatre, Designer bag, ipod, L'Oreal beauty
hamper, gift vouchers and several other handy household goods. The first
runners up Miss Nelicia Braganza walked away with an air ticket KWI-DEL-KWI,
Olympus Digital Camera, ipod, Samsonite bag, L'Oreal beauty Hamper etc. The 2nd
Runners up Ms. Stacy Lobo won a Sony Ericsson mobile, LG DVD player, L'Oreal
beauty hamper, Samsonite bag, etc. The 3rd Runners-up Ms.Merlyn Coelho was
showered with a DVD player, L'Oreal Beauty hamper, samsonite bag, gift
vouchers, etc. So also the fourth runners-up Ms. Stephanie Ena Pereira won a
DVD player, L'Oreal beauty vouchers, etc. Best Dressed contestant Ms. Queenie
Fernandes also won valuable prizes.
Apart from the main event there were prizes for other lucky winners in Novelty
Dance which were won by Mr. Casmiro Gomes and Ms.Espy Gomes, Mr. Agnelo Pinto
and Ms. Paloma D'Sa. The 5 selected escorts Relin, Faizal, Melwin, Naveen, and
Edwin were also showered with gifts for being in the select groups.
The event was sponsored mainly by Kuwait Engineering Industries, Mughal Mahal
Restaurant, Western Union money transfer, Architectural Interiors Co.,
Architectural Wood Works, Arab Centre, Gulf spic, Combined Group co, Indian
Airlines, Bader Al Mulla Bros. etc
The entire show was ably compared by the very versatile McCloud D'Souza with
his cheerful presentation.
Towards the end the General Secretary of the Goan Welfare Society Ms. Sharon
D'souza in her vote of thanks expressed grateful thanks to all those who helped
in making the event a memorable one. She particularly thanked the Goa band
"Bandwagon" who enlivened the crowd with their scintillating music till the
very end.
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