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http://goanvoice.org.uk/miningpetition.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------- May Queen Ball to feature top Goan band Web posted at: 4/15/2010 2:36:45 Source ::: THE PENINSULA http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&subsection=Qatar+News&month=April2010&file=Local_News2010041523645.xml ---------------------------- Goan leader for May Queen Ball Former Goa state chief minister Luizinho Faleiro will attend May Queen Ball 2010 events next month being organised by Goan Welfare Association (GWA). According to GWA president Simon D’silva, Faleiro, who is currently a permanent invitee to the All India Congress Committee, will chair the function at the Diplomatic Club on May 6. Congress legislator from Goa Agnelo Fernandes will be the chief guest at the ceremony, said D’Silva. Meanwhile, the organisers said a top Goan brand will be flown in for the May Queen Ball. The highlight of the event will be the crowning of the May Queen by Bollywood stars, claimed D’Silva. Top hosts Updesh Swar, Savio and Melwyn D’Silva will emcee the Doha show. The trio will fly all the way from Goa, Dubai and Canada respectively. Prizes include gold, airline tickets, gift vouchers, electronic items and surprise prizes sponsored by local business houses. http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=355371&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16