[Goanet] Goans Gears up for 16th Annual May Queen Ball on 5th May in Qatar

Goans Gears up for 16th Annual May Queen Ball on 5th May in Qatar Goan Welfare Association in collaboration with Link Marketing gears up for 16th Annual May Queen Ball on 5th May, the most awaited event of the Middle East. May Queen Ball will be held at the Radisson Blu Doha Hotel from 7.30 pm

[Goanet] GWA's 2015 Beach Blast a Super Hit

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[Goanet] Celebrating Goa in Style at World Goa Day 2015 in Qatar.

basic idea was to promote Goan culture, cuisine, customs, traditions, music and language," explained GWA president Simon D'Silva. It displayed all grandeur and pageantry with immensely captivating traditions and delicious cuisine that displayed the real essence and identity of Goa.* *"I am

[Goanet] Minolta Fernandes crowned 15th May Queen at GWA event in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Nachom-ia Kumpasar’s Palomi Ghosh to perform live at 15th Annual May Queen Ball in Qatar

Check this out: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=314868 *Nachom-ia Kumpasar’s Palomi Ghosh to perform live at 15th Annual May Queen Ball in Qatar* Palomi Ghosh, the lead actress of National Award winning film Nachom-ia Kumpasar will perform live during the 15th Annual May Queen

[Goanet] Fifteenth Annual May Queen Ball on May 7 in Qatar

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[Goanet] Congress forms NRI Global Goans Cell

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[Goanet] GWA Qatar donates Rs. 3 Lakh to Orphan Children with HIV.

and cultural activities of the GWA and praised them for doing yeomen service for the Goans. He also applauded Simon D'Silva and his team for celebrating 14 consecutive years of success. Simon thanked the Archbishop and Luizinho, who he said guided and converted GWA's altruistic desires into reality. Since

[Goanet] Wold Goa Day to celebrate with the Konkani Feature Film Nachom-ia Kumpasar in Qatar.

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[Goanet] GWA's Beach Blast rocked Sea Shores.

GWA’s Beach Blast rocked Sea Shores http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=523200 https://www.facebook.com/simon.dsilva.18/media_set?set=a.10152734457245340.1073741862.693950339type=1 GWA’s Beach Blast rocked Sea Shores The much awaited day of the year, Friday 24th

[Goanet] Doha: Kuwait Based Christabelle Santos Crowned GWA's 14th May Queen.

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[Goanet] Bollywood celebrities to crown '14th May Queen' on May 8 in Qatar

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[Goanet] Top Goan Band ARCHIES to Rock 14th Annual May Queen Ball in Qatar on 8th May 2014.

-house audience who make it a memorable event.* *The Goan Welfare Association endeavours to be on the forefront to organize major events keeping in mind the traditional hospitality, cultural heritage and music for the last 13 years without any doubts. Superbly led by affectionate Simon D'Silva

[Goanet] X’mas Spirit: Goan Welfare Association, Qatar donates Rs. 2.60 lakh in Goa.

http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=447419 *X’mas Spirit: Goan Welfare Association, Qatar donates Rs. 2.60 lakh in Goa. * *(Seen in the photo: Goan Welfare Association (GWA) president Simon D’Silva handing over a cheque of Rs. 2.60 lakhs to Archbishop Felipe Neri

[Goanet] Qatar: Goan Welfare Association’s Beach Blast a Reminisce

*Click the link below:* http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=441750 GWA’s Beach Blast a Reminisce As the year 2013 inches towards the end, Goan Welfare Association (GWA) had its annual beach blast (picnic) on Friday 22nd November 2013 at Al Wakra Family Beach. As

[Goanet] Sonia Shirsat weaves magic at World Goa Day in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Sonia Shirsat to perform at World Goa Day in Qatar.

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=199265 http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=436110 *Football and music (Sonia Shirsat) to augment World Goa Day in Qatar.* First time in Qatar, a Ponda born versatile singer Sonia Shirsat to perform at the World

[Goanet] GOA KICKS-OFF AGAINST NEPAL ON FRIDAY, 18TH OCTOBER AT AL ARABI FOOTBALL STADIUM

*GOA KICKS-OFF AGAINST NEPAL ON FRIDAY, 18TH OCTOBER AT AL ARABI FOOTBALL STADIUM* GOA and NEPAL will play their first match on Friday, 18th October 2013 against each other at Al Arabi Football Stadium. There will be two matches, Al Ahli Sports Club V/s Umm Salal playing for Qatar Stars League

[Goanet] Reviving Football among the Goan Community in Qatar.

Friday starting 4th October 2013 at Al Ahli Sports Club Football Ground, D Ring Road, next to Regency Hall at 4 pm. More details, please contact Simon D'Silva on 0491 / 55804898. Talks are on between GWA and Al Ahli Sports Club to secure another weekday slot in addition to Friday 4 pm

[Goanet] GWA's Annual Sao Joao Bash held in Qatar

the feast devoid of religious thought. The tradition and culture has no biblical roots, it is entirely folklore specific to Goa. GWA's president Simon D'Silva welcomed everyone for their fourth annual Sao Joao celebration and profusely thanked the main sponsor Melwyn Barretto, co-sponsor Milton

[Goanet] Aftab Shivdasani arrived in Qatar to Crown the 13th May Queen today.

*EVENT IS HOUSEFULL. NO ENTRY TICKETS AVAILABLE.* http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=173102 http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/351908/may-queen-ball-to-be-held-today Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani, arrived in Qatar to crown the 13th May Queen tomorrow, 9th May at the

[Goanet] Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani to crown 13th May Queen in Doha

*Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani to crown 13th May Queen in Doha*** Click the links below: http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=172101 http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcastbroadcastid=392990*** *

[Goanet] Fwd: 13th Annual May Queen Ball to be held on 9th May 2013 in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Fwd: Goans Enjoy a Splash at Sao Joao Bash.

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=141976 Doha: Goans Enjoy a Splash at Sao Joao Bash *Doha: Goans Enjoy a Splash at Sao Joao Bash* *Alexis Castelino Daijiworld Media Network - Doha With Inputs from Sunil Crasto* *Doha, Jul 1:* Goa may be at the height of rainy season in late

[Goanet] GWA's 12th Annual May Queen Ball a Big Hit in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Smiling Beauty Tina Williams Wins GWA's 12th May Queen Crown in Qatar.

of popular actress Neelam Kothari, chief guest former chief minister of Goa Luizinho Faleiro, Khader T. of Capitol One and Goan Welfare Associaton president Simon D'Silva. Tina who also walked away with the 'Best Smile' of the evening award, was perhaps the best choice to be the 12th May Queen as her

[Goanet] COUNT DOWN BEGINS FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL MAY QUEEN BALL

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[Goanet] Goan Welfate Association donates 1L to Caritas project.

/director Fr Valerian Vaz http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Fr-Valerian-Vaz, GWA president Simon D'Silva thanked Vaz and former Goa chief ministerhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/chief-minister Luizinho Faleiro http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Luizinho-Faleiro, who guided

[Goanet] Exhilarating Children's Christmas Tree Celebration held by Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar

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

[Goanet] QATAR: GWA's Annual Beach Blast: 11-11-11

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,

[Goanet] John D'Silva's Vollok a Big Hit in Qatar.

was presented by Ali Farabi, sales manager of Qatar Airways who was the guest of honour of the evening. Meeta's first VCD ‘Ávoiche Koxtt' was also released on the occasion. Goan Welfare Association under the able leadership of Simon D'Silva has been in the forefront of social and cultural activities in Doha

[Goanet] JOHN D'SILVA'S KONKANI MUSICAL SHOW VOLLOKH ON 04TH NOVEMBER IN QATAR

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[Goanet] Elvis Goes Troupe and O'luv Rodrigues to Rock on World Goa Day 2011 in Qatar

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[Goanet] Goan Welfare Association (GWA), celebrates World Goa Day on 21st October 2011 in Qatar.

in SOLIDARITY to celebrate being a GOAN, said Simon D'Silva, president of the association. Last year Eric Ozario, co-founder of Mandd Sohbann and Kalaangann who was the chief guest said, Konkans are a community of 50 lakhs konkani speakers. Out of the 4000 odd Indian languages, Konkani is the 18th

[Goanet] Watch out for something Bold and Beautiful in John D'Silva's Tiatr VOLLOKH in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Qatar: Goan Welfare Association Celebrates SAO JOAO.

The members of Goan Welfare Association (GWA) celebrated the popular Sao Joao festival in Doha on 23 June 2011 at Al Andalus that continued till the wee hours in the morning of 24 June. GWA's president Simon D'Silva in his welcome speech briefly explained the importance of this festival

[Goanet] 11th Annual May Queen Ball a big hit in Qatar.

11th Annual May Queen Ball a big hit in Qatar Report: Gladson D’Almeida Pics: Alexis Castelino Mridula Mukundan Crowned May Queen 2011 at GWA’s 11th Annual May Queen Ball As the bold and beautiful Mridula Mukundan was crowned May Queen 2011 by the distinguished Bollywood celebrities

[Goanet] Bollywood Stars to host 11th May Queen Contest on 28th April in Qatar

Bollywood Stars to host 11th May Queen Contest on 28th April in Qatar Photos:http://bit.ly/11thAnnualMayQueenBallQatar Aditya Pancholi, Shreyas Talpade, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij set to depict unique appearances during the 11th Annual May Queen Ball 2011 organised by the Goan Welfare

[Goanet] Goan Welfare Association, Qatar elects new Managing Committee.

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[Goanet] ANNUAL PICNIC - GWA QATAR BEACH BLAST.

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[Goanet] World Goa Day marked in Doha.

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[Goanet] Konkani and Goan Culture depicted on World Goa Day 2010 in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Konkani and Goan Culture depicted on World Goa Day 2010 in Qatar.

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[Goanet] Goans to celebrate World Goa Day 2010 in Qatar.

. It is also a day where Goans world-wide join in SOLIDARITY to celebrate being a GOAN, said Simon D'Silva, president of the association. Last year on World Goa Day occasion, an easy-to-learn Konkani language familiarization book written by Mathew Almeida and published by Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr

[Goanet] Qatar Celebrates the tenth Anniversary of May Queen Ball.

) in Qatar will feature India's most celebrated and Goa's premier band, Forefront. To be held on May 6 at the Diplomatic Club, the dinner dance promises to be a fun-filled and a historical event with 25,000-watt sound and glittering lights producing magical effects, said Simon D'Silva, president

[Goanet] Goan Welfare Association, Qatar donates Rs. 3.38 Lakhs to Caritas Goa.

to a number of resident patients, while many who have been infected with the virus frequent the centre for solace and treatment. GWA Qatar functioning under the dynamic leadership of President Simon D'Silva have been consistently doling out funds for relief work to different organizations in India

[Goanet] Stage is set for May Queen Ball 2009 show

will be eligible to participate in the May Queen Ball to be hosted by Bahrain's Young Goans Club. Simon D'Silva, president of the association, said yesterday that apart from the crowning of the May Queen 2009, several other fun-filled entertainment events have been planned at this year's show

[Goanet] GRAND GALA TRADITIONAL 9TH ANNUAL MAY QUEEN BALL 2009 IN QATAR

GOAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION AND Splash PROUDLY PRESENTS THE GRAND GALA TRADITIONAL 9th ANNUAL MAY QUEEN BALL 2009 (Dine Dance) 7th May 2009 Time: 9:00pm ONWARDS 25000 WATTS SOUND: Unique Sound Lighting FOREFRONT India's Leading Goa's No.1 Band Highlights: Crowning of May Queen

[Goanet] Slumdog Millionaire Choreographer to appear in action for the 9th May Queen Ball in Qatar

Khade, and Bachelor's Party. Expect to see great things in 2009 from this Ultra Choreographer and Entertainer. The ninth addition of May Queen Ball is full of fun and complete entertainment catering to different nationalities, said Simon D'Silva, president of Goan Welfare Association

[Goanet] FOREFRONT TO ROCK FOR GWA's 9TH ANNUAL MAY QUEEN BALL IN QATAR.

at the Diplomatic Club from 8.30 pm onwards promises to be 'fun filled event', says GWA President Simon D'Silva. With every passing year the May Ball event has been growing in stature. This year the organizers have line up India's most celebrated and Goa's number one band 'Forefront' for the event

[Goanet] Woman who 'cared for the dead' bids g oodbye to Qatar

Woman who 'cared for the dead' bids goodbye to Qatar Publish Date: Monday,27 October, 2008, at 02:37 AM Doha Time By Bonnie James Eugenia (second left) being felicitated by Kohli, Dr Thomas and Dr Malini at the ICBF function AN INDIAN housewife who touched the lives of many over the past

[Goanet] QATAR: Goan Football Event Postponed.

The Gulf Goans one-day 9-A-Side football tournament which was to be held on October 3, has been postponed, the organisers of the event Goan Welfare Association (GWA), Qatar, said yesterday in a press statement. Simon DSilva President of GWA, said that the tournament will be now held on

[Goanet] Goan star Coutinho for football tourney in Doha on Oct. 3

Former India captain Bruno Coutinho, representing, Goa Veterans, will be accompanying a galaxy of former international and state-level players from the Indian state of Goa who fly into Qatar to take part in the Gulf Goans one-day 9-A-Side football tournament on October 3, organised by Goan

[Goanet] 8th Annual May Queen Ball 2008 - Doha, Qatar

Goan Welfare Association (Doha, Qatar) and Splash Presents the Grand Gala Traditional 8th ANNUAL MAY QUEEN BALL 2009 (Dine and Dance) May 8th, 2008 - 9:00pm onwards Venue: The Diplomatic Club Dress: Strictly Formal Highlights: Crowing of May Queen Band: Forefront -

[Goanet] TOP BOLLYWOOD STARS TO ATTEND MAY BALL ON 8TH MAY IN QATAR

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[Goanet] Goan community seeks direct air service

in honour of the NRI delegation from Goa, headed by Commissioner for NRI Affairs, government of Goa, and former Indian federal minister Eduardo Faleiro. The proposal for direct flight to Goa was made by Simon D'Silva, president of Goan Welfare Association, on behalf of the Goans living in Qatar

[Goanet] Qatar's Annual May Queen Ball 2007

and awesome serenading of guitars in the background by Forefront. A grand march was conducted by the MC led by the President and followed by all the members. The event was declared open by the GWA President Simon D'Silva. All the guests were welcomed and presented flower bouques. Simon D'Silva

[Goanet] Top Goan band to perform at May Queen Ball

, at the Diplomatic Club on May 10. Top Goan band Forefront is to play during the 7th annual May Queen Ball. The highlight of the event will be the crowning of the May Queen by Bollywood stars attending the function. The names of the stars were being finalised, GWA president Simon D'Silva said. Forefront has

[Goanet] Shekhar Suman Commedy Show Live in Doha

ORBIT EVENTS, DUBAI IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE GOAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION, QATAR PRESENTS KING OF COMMEDY CRITICS SHEKHAR SUMAN LIVE IN DOHA DATE: 22ND MARCH 2007 AT 08.00 P.M. VENUE: DOHA CINEMA TICKETS: VVIP Qrs. 250/- (with Nos.), VIP Qrs. 125/- and GOLD Qrs. 60/- per head. TICKETS