Exhilarating Children's Christmas Tree Celebration held by Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar
Goan Welfare Association (GWA) ushered in the Christmas season of gaiety, love and happiness by hosting its first annual Children's Christmas Tree Party on Sunday, 4th December 2011 at Al-Andalus Club, Doha Qatar. Traditions and customs are the special flavor of any festivity and that holds true for Christmas as well. It is a festival that is known for its spirit of joyousness and its celebratory atmosphere commemorating the birth of Jesus. It was the most exhilarating occasion for both children and their parents. A large handmade Christmas tree with decorative bauble was the main attraction in the hall. The beautiful small Christmas trees all covered in lights, ornaments, tinsels and boughs of Holly adorned the hall and the Christmas carols playing in the background set the scene for Children Christmas Tree Party."Our hearts are light and Gay for it's a lovely evening today" echoed Miss Gina Norohna and "Long time ago in Bethlehem as the holy bible say, Mary's born child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day" resonated Master Sanlorf D'silva, comperes of the evening, greeting all the children, parents and guests with their Christmas message. GWA Cultural Director, Tanya Rodrigues led the praise and worship thanking Almighty God and invoking the Lord's blessing on all present. GWA President, Simon D'Silva extended his warm welcome and invited all children, parents and guests to have fun and enjoy the evening to their heart content. Cajie Rodrigues, GWA Event Director announced the programme for an evening of fun, games and surprises. A chorus of young children all dressed in white and red sporting Santa caps sang the Christmas carols. And of course the parents as well sang the Christmas Carols for the children. The carol singing was graced by Agnelo (Aggie) Rodrigues on Keyboard. Dolrich the man behind Santa's suit, danced to the tune of Jingle bells that brought more joyousness and smiles on the faces of young, led the Christmas march for the children, distributed sweets and played games with the children. A newborn baby Trevor Fernandes together with his parents cut the Christmas Cake signifying the "birthday of Baby Jesus". Martin Mascarenhas, Vice-President of GWA thanked all present and expressed his profound appreciation for making the celebration a memorable one and promised even more fun next year. He lauded the dedication and hard work of Godfrey Noronha and Effie Noronha GWA Cultural Secretary for the Stage set-up, hall decoration, organising games and also appreciated the entire GWA committee for putting up such impressive Christmas Tree celebrations. While the children had fun, the Adults too had a lovely time. No festive occasion can be complete without dancing and this held true for the Christmas tree party as well, people tapped their feet to the music rendered by DJ Glorio. Thanksgiving grace was led by Chynara Rodrigues and delicious dinner was served. Every child's face lit up with joy as they received their Christmas gifts. The winners of the various games are as follows:- below 8yrs Santa Game: Dean & Aditi; Below 8 yrs Bursting the Baloon: Aaron and Cavin; 9-12 yrs G Ring: Crescentia & Rebecca; 13-17 yrs: Passing the Stick: Swizel & Giosa. Active participation by all the children was the key to the success of the GWA Christmas Tree Party 2011. Handling the 100 children of varied age with ease and ensuring every child enjoyed each moment of the evening was a task well done by the enthusiastic GWA committee members. A special word of thanks and appreciation goes to Sunil Crasto for photographic capture of the entire event. GWA Wishes everyone a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year 2012. Click the facebook links below to see the photographs: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150463668985340.397547.693950339 <http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150463668985340.397547.693950339 &type=3> &type=3 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150463666055340.397546.693950339 <http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150463666055340.397546.693950339 &type=3> &type=3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
