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The Abu Dhabi Goans, in association with Bin Al Mas Advertising, celebrated the festive gala of the Carnival with smashing success. In its fourth year in succession, VIVA CARNIVAL 2011 was celebrated with much pomp and splendor. The afternoon sizzled with the golden voice of Melody Queen “LORNA” from Goa. She was accompanied by Norman on his keyboard. The event was hosted on Friday, the 4th March 2011, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Abu Dhabi, with more than 250 guests in attendance.
Keeping with the theme of the Carnival, the guests were dressed in their best finery in the colours of Red and Black. The Ballroom was well decorated with Red and Black balloons and flowing Satin Curtain, which gave the event its festive ambience.
The crowd welcomed the Carnival Float with a lot of thrill and excitement. King Momo entered the hall with great gusto and led his entourage while dancing, singing and greeting all the guests. He was cheered on by his troupe and his followers with party poppers, pom poms and shrilling sound makers. King Momo opened the Carnival celebrations and thanked all the people for their support and enthusiasm. He wished the crowd good health, happiness and peace in their hearts always. He also gave a message to all Goans to “Save Goa” from corrupt Politicians, land grabbers and fraudulent builders or the land may be lost forever.
The Sensational Duo – Yelston Fernandes and Edlin Amorin took the crowd through different levels of dancing entertainment, as they rendered a range of assorted songs, to satisfy the musical palate of each and every guest gathered to celebrate this great event. The crowd responded with equal zest, by rocking the floor from the beginning to the end, taking a breather only at the given Breaks.
The Nightingale of Goa “LORNA” was welcomed among the crowd with great enthusiasm. She was escorted to the stage in a decorated chariot by King Momo and his strong men, amidst the sounds of loud cheer and party poppers going off all over the hall. Norman added more flavour by playing some pulsating music on his keyboard. Lorna started off by thanking our Almighty God with her first song “Dennem” – “A Gift from God”, for the voice she has been blessed with to sing over the years. The song was composed by Nevis Olivera from Raia..
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was the well renowned compere, Joaquim DSouza. He welcomed the guests and kept them entertained, handing out lots of gifts as spot prizes, lucky draws & novelty prizes were also given out to the lucky ones with prized gifts and masks, hats & cups. The Jive Competition saw all the dancers burning the dance floor. Dean and Sana Fernandes took away the prize for the best Jivers on the floor. The tiny tots reigned the Fancy Dress competition parading in colourful and creative costumes. Jadyn Jaques, dressed as a Pirate, won the prize for the best costume.
The sponsors for the event Our Travel Partners Air India supported by Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau. Our main Sponsors Mussadam Electricals, Noah’s Ark, Our Silver Sponsor’s My Money Invest, NMC, UAE Exchange, Nihal Restaurant, Leens Kindergarten, Quality Fabricator, Capital Scaffholding, ADMMI, Aloft Hotel, Emirates Adventure Tours & Travels, Ajanta Jewellery, Philips (Gulf Electronics), Mr. Cajetan, Mr. Richard D’souza and Mr Ahmed Al Junaibi supported by Bin Al Mas Advertising. The media coverage of the event was done by mangalorean.com.
The organizers of Viva Carnival – John Fernandes, Joaquim DSouza and Jamesperry Rodrigues thanked each and every person involved, in making the event such a smashing success.
Source: JD & JB Goanet A-C-E! Arts ~ Culture ~ Entertainment
