2011 CALANGUTE SOCIAL IN CANADA Monday, 18th July 2011 By: Bertilla De Souza The Villagers of Calangute joined together on July 17th, 2011 to celebrate their Twentieth Anniversary and the Feast of Patron St. Alex. The Social was held at Europa Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and was well attended by well over 300 Villagers and guests. The day began with Holy Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Joseph Rodrigues with the Villagers themselves making up the choir, under the leadership of Edlyn De Souza. Following the Mass it was festival time with a mini-bazaar where numerous eats, spices, pickles etc. were on sale. The Band,Harmony and DJ Carlito with the famous Star Singer Cheryllyn Flower got the crowd to the dance floor. The sit down dinner prepared by Portuguese Chefs included Pasteis de Bacalhau, Rissoes, Caldo Verde (Soup), Salands, Chicken, Roast Beef with Parisian Potatoes & Mixed vegetables, Rolls & Butter, Desserts & Coffeee /Tea. The floor show included a Rumba performed by Bernard & Juliana Ribeiro The President of the Calangute Association, Canada, Antonio Mascarenhas raised the toast and after the speech the Villagers sang the famous song "Uddon Guelem". Congratulations to the President, Antonio Mascarenhas and his Committee for doing an outstanding job. Everything went on smoothly and we all had a wonderful time. Charles De Souza was elected the President for 2012-2013.
