Kuwait: Well-known Goan leaders and social activists from across the Gulf are expected to attend the NITE OROSES, a dance social to be organized by Navelim Youth Centre on 2nd October 2008 at Crowne Plaza. Some of the top personalities, among others, to visit Kuwait include: :::BARTHOLOMEO JOSEPH SILVEIRA - ABU DHABI::: Silveira is a well known social activist in Abu Dhabi, UAE. An MBA specialized in Investment and Finance from the University of Hull, U K, Silveira has over 18 years of Investment experience working for prime Investment Institutions. He has been a consultant to various corporates in Hospitality, Automotive and Horticulture segments. Music is Silveira's passion and he also loves Fashion Designing and Gardening. A true Goan at heart, Silveira is always willing to help the Goan Community and will make use of every opportunity to promote Goan culture. :::FRANCIS CORREIA - BAHRAIN::: Francis Correia, hailing from Cansaulim, a resident of Bahrain since 1974, is employed with Ahmed Mansoor Al AAli as Manager of the Real Estate Division. He has been involved in community services from the time he arrived into Bahrain and has served the community in different fields. Correia has provided legal, medical and financial aid to a large number of Goans and members of other expatriate communities. Through the Indian Embassy and Ministry of Labour, he has resolved many disputes of laborers and domestic helpers. He has assisted many with sponsorship problems or to find alternate employment. He has actively participated in events to help the local charities as well. Correia was elected as General Secretary of Young Goans Club, way back in 1979 and served on the Managing committee several times. During his tenure with the club he was able to interact with Goans from other Gulf and European Countries in organizing sports and social events. He was honoured by the Ministry of Social Affairs in 1987 for his active participation in organizing festivities of expatriate societies and clubs to celebrate the Bahrain National Day. Correia is the main person involved in organizing Konkani tiatr events in Bahrain with Goan based and local stage artistes which has helped display Goan culture and heritage in the Gulf and keep Konkani alive and popular. He has also used his status and position to organize visits by political, religious, social leaders from Goa. He is currently the President of Young Goans Club. Correia is also a coordinator of the Konkani Community of the Sacred Heart Church. This dynamic leader was awarded by the Goa Government recently. :::SIMON DSILVA DOHA QATAR::: A graduate in Commerce from the Goa University, Simon comes from the scenic village of Sao Jose De Areal, Salcete Goa. Simon is the President of Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Doha Qatar for the last 8 years. He is involved in organizing socio-cultural and sports activities regularly. He has also helped in extending financial help to the needy and charitable institutions like Gujarat Earthquake Victims, Prime Ministers Relief Fund, Child, Relief and You (CRY), Girl Child Orphans, La De Sta Terezinha, Caritas-Goa, Orphan Children suffering from HIV, etc, and also supported fund raising activities for different parishes from Goa in the State of Qatar. Simons itinerary will be hectic during the Eid Holidays as the GWA is organizing a 9-aside football tournament on 3rd October 2008 with teams from Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Qatar and Goa Veterans from Goa participating in the tournament. In his earlier years, Simon served as President of Sao Jose de Areal JAYCEES in the year 1991 and held various positions in other socio-cultural activities. Between 2003-2005 Simon was a member of Parish Council in Doha. Simon was recently awarded Global Goans Community Service Leadership Award by the Government of Goa. The distinguished Goan is currently working as Admin Manager for Norsk Hydro / Yara International Middle East in Qatar. Interesting to note that Simon featured as a side dancer in a Hindi movie entitled Kabhi Ha Khabhi Na featuring Shahrukh Khan, Deepak Tijori and Suchitra. He is happily married to Nancy and blessed with two sons, Sanlorf and Snasloy. :::G.R. CRASTO - BAHRAIN::: Gabriel R. Crasto made headlines last year when he was awarded the Man of the Year Award by the Goan Review Art Foundation, Mumbai for his services linked to the Goan community in Bahrain and the Konkani language. Crasto, a popular Master Compere (MC) among the Goan community in Bahrain is always at the forefront of social, cultural and sporting events. He has utilized these opportunities to showcase Konkani, Goan culture, heritage and identity of Goans in Bahrain. In association with other community groups, Crasto has organized functions to felicitate and honor outstanding sportspersons and stage artistes of Goan origin. He is always at hand to help those in need of his services - either to coordinate with the Indian Embassy or the local Government agencies. A resident of Bahrain for the last 25 years, he is employed with Mohammed Jalal & Sons as Manager in their Travel Division. Being in the travel field.
A freelance journalist, Crasto hails from Navelim. He covers the activities of Goans in Bahrain through his writings in magazines published from Goa. In his younger days Crasto worked as a correspondent of West Coast Times (English daily), Novem Goem and Goencho Mog, etc. In December 2007, Crasto was honored by the Young Goans Club for his contribution to community welfare. He has served several terms on the Managing Committee of the Club in different positions in the past. He is the Chairman of Bahrain Goans Football League and a member of the Konkani Community Committee of the Sacred Heart Church. Online Reservation for NITE O'ROSES: Click http://www.nycq8.com ==== As the music enchants us on 2nd October 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in a fragrance of Roses, it will also be a time to evoke how best we can love our dear ones unconditionally. The event is only an excuse to tap and drive out our blocks and awaken us to embrace unconditional love. .. And if we succeed to touch just one life, thats an achievement!... :::Agnello A.S. Fernandes - President, Navelim Youth Centre::: ==== :::BLACKSLADE to Bring down the House::: Blackslade, the band made up entirely of Goans, but based in New Delhi happens to be one of the best bands in India. Blackslade arent your regular musicians who come on stage, stick to their cozy spots and belt out number after number. Rather, their electrifying shows charged with tons of energy will wake up the sleepiest of souls... The band has completed 15 years in music and performed around 1,300 shows and still going strong. They clearly seem to be the crowd favorites wherever they perform probably because of their varied styles and great showmanship. Anton, the manager of the band says their aim is to make Goan music known everywhere and make Goa proud. What do you get if you get India's best drummer, the most talented guitarist a bass guitarist like none in the country, an equally impressive guy on the keyboards and a vocalist who is as young at heart as he is talented at the task ..... ??? Makes for a lethal combination, doesn't it? Watch the Blackslade bring down the house (Crowne Plaza) at the Nite ORoses - 2nd October 2008 starting 8 pm. :::Shahu to perform on Sax with 2..S#arp::: Goan pop music has undergone a metamorphosis ever since its inception during the Portuguese era. Today, Western music has become engrained into the fabric of Goan culture. This foreign assault has resulted in the birth of a new creation of ultra-modern, dance-friendly 'remixes' with the Gen-X hypnotized to its beats. Contrary to the fast-paced music, Kuwaits ace musician Shahu (Francis) Almeida will provide some symphonic tracks at the NITE OROSES on 2nd October 2008 at Crowne Plaza, taking on the saxophone - an instrument almost forgotten by modern musicians. Shahu will perform with his band 2..S#arp. === :::Goa's famous compere Xavier FERNANDES::: Kuwait Indians will have an opportunity to see and hear the unique glib of international fame Master of Ceremonies and Event Manager Xavier Fernandes at the NITE O'ROSES. Hailing from Candolim, Bardez - Goa, Xavier has hosted numerous product launches, conferences weddings, parties, etc, since 1983. :::Contact NYC members for entry-passes:::
