2009 CALANGUTE SOCIAL IN CANADA
Monday, 20 July 2009 10:01
By: Kevin D'Costa
The Villagers of Calangute joined together on July 19th, 2009 to
celebrate their 18th Anniversary Social and the Feast Of Patron St. Alex. The
Social was held at Europa Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario and was
attended by well over 300 villagers and guests.
Main celebrant and Chief Guest of Honour, His Excellency, The Most
Reverend Alex Dias, SFX, Bishop of Port Blair (Son of Calangute who traveled
all the way from India) attended the social and celebrated Holy Eucharist along
with Bishop Peter Machado and Father Eusebio Fernandes. Music was provided
by Goan Amigos. They got the crowd on their feet and on the dance floor all
afternoon long. A sumptuous dinner included authentic Portuguese cuisine and
wine; everyone enjoyed the delicious food.
The President of the Calangute Association, Canada, Antonio Mascarenhas,
raised the toast and was proclaimed unanimously President of the Calangute
Association, Canada for another 2 year term (2010/2011).
Congratulations to the President, Antonio Mascarenhas and his Committee
for doing an outstanding job. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to
another successful event next year!
