Fun lovers in Doha woke up thrilled and enthusiastic on 11-11-11, for it
was the much awaited day of the year. Goan Welfare Association’s (GWA)
annual picnic at Fuwairit beach to the North of Qatar, the most
beautiful and exotic place to have lot of fun under the sun.
While boarding the buses, a heat of burning excitement was sensed
amongst all picnickers and all were welcomed by the dynamic team of GWA.
Breakfast was served and the convoy of three packed buses and many
private vehicles headed from Doha to the picnic spot. Our picnickers
settled down and refreshed with some good breakfast.
On arriving at Fuwairit beach, GWA President Simon D’Silva welcomed the
members, guests, friends, followed by a prayer led by Jessie De Sa.
Cultural Secretary, Effey Noronha lined up lot of games and fun
activities such as lemon and spoon, sack race, dodge ball, filling the
bucket with water, balloon dance for couples, Tug-of war, breaking the
pot for children and adults. Maria (Lulu) Pinto with her usual
enthusiasm coordinated these activities. Children were enjoying
themselves swimming, building sandcastle, playing cricket, football,
etc. All Just played, had fun and enjoyed the games. It was a day full
of fun, laughter, games, food, beverages and lots of socialising and
reminiscence.
It was a great community gathering where everyone helped in some form or
the other whether it is setting up the canopy, carrying picnic tables,
serving the snacks, heating up the food, ensuring that everyone is
having a good time.
At noon, sumptuous lunch was served while people danced to the tunes of
DJ Glorio. The lunch break was followed with a swim in the sea by small
and big and later everyone sat down and relaxed playing a mega game
conducted by the Doha’s profound sophisticated entertainer, Lucy
Fernandes with her amusing and dynamic style.
After tea and biscuits, an exciting game of tug-off-war ladies versus
ladies, gents versus gents got many energised to get their favourite
team to win. Lots of action was witnessed by the onlookers, who cheered
from the sidelines.
Lucky winners for lemon & spoon for boys and girls were Lindsey D’Silva,
Stephan Pereira, Elena Noronha and Chinara Rodrigues. Filling the bucket
with water were Elena Noronha, Danika Rodrigues, Shawn Rodricks and
Veron Gomes. Winners for sack race for boys and girls were Joana Dias,
Malaika Fernandes and Marlon Pereira. Dodge Ball winners for ladies and
gents were Yvette Fernandes, Anthea Rodrigues, Milburn Camillo and Sunil
D’Souza while ballroom dance winning couple was Edmin & Kushnur D’Souza.
The winners of mega game conducted by Lucy Fernandes were Melissa
Carvalho, Varun Arjun, Milburn Camillo, Anthea Rodrigues and the mega
prize two airline tickets to any destination in the world sponsored by
Melwyn Barretto was won by Anthony Gomes. Consolation prize sponsored by
Archie D’Mello was won by Sanlorf D’Silva, Sherwyn Barretto won the spot
prize, and other sponsors were Cajie Fernandes and Kevin Rodrigues.
Simon D’Silva profusely thanked all the participants and guests for
making it a very successful and fun thrilling.
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