GOANS ORGANIZE X’MAS TREE
With the theme ‘Let’s be friends this Christmas’ The Goan Overseas Association, one of Kuwait’s oldest existing Goan Organization celebrated their annual Christmas Tree party on 10th December 2010 at the Asia Asia Restaurant (Kuwait City) from 11:30am onwards.
Julio Cardoso the host got the ball rolling for this traditional and prestigious annual year-end event for the Indian Community, by welcoming the 250 odd guests and announcing that Christmas is that time of the year when the whole world engages in the spirit of spirituality, friendship and love. DJ Mario set the mood for the afternoon by playing a set of Christmas Carols which was a cue for the guests to invade the dance floor.
Games for children were conducted in the 0-5, 6-9 and 10-12 age categories and a special X’Mas Carols Quiz was held for the teenagers. The adults had their own share of spot prizes to be won and a unique Best Friends Contest wherein guests had to partner their best friends and write down each other’s personal details, was won by best buddies, Steven Rodrigues and Blesson D’Souza.
Just before lunch, to the wonderment of the 60 odd children present in the hall, Santa Claus made his grand entry showering everyone with sweets and toys from his goody bag. He later on went on to distribute gifts to all the children and teenagers present in the hall. The hamper draw was conducted during the lunch break and Oscar J D’Sa was the lucky first prize winner. A Kuwait- Goa return airline ticket sponsored by Indian Airlines was won by Reji Rodrigues.
The highlight of the afternoon was of course the children’s Tableau visualizing the happenings leading to the birth of Jesus, beautifully enacted by members’ children which were well appreciated by all.
In his Thank You note, G.O.A President, Raymond D’Sa thanked the sponsors and donors including Indian Airlines, John Vaz, Charles D’Sa, Peter D’Souza, and Albert Pinto for their support. He also had a special word of thanks for the Goa-World team for their coverage of the event, as well as appreciation for the members, players and committee members for their dedication and support to carry out all the activities of the Association.
