Dubai: As much as Mangaloreans love to celebrate Monthi Fest (Feast of Nativity) in the church with cultural events, this year has given the community an opportunity to take a different approach by celebrating the feast on various social media platforms. Konkan Yuva, the youth wing of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai, will host a virtual concert on September 11 on the occasion of the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary, which is celebrated by Catholics in coastal Karnataka as a family feast.
Named ‘Monthi Soban’, the virtual concert will be exclusively telecasted on Konkan Yuva Dubai YouTube Channel as well as on Konkan Yuva Facebook Page. The show will start at 6.30 pm (UAE time) and 8 PM (IST) on the below links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/267489953306503/posts/3276884875700314/
YouTube: http://bit.ly/KYMonthiSoban2020
The show will also be live telecast by NewsKarnataka on their Facebook page and YouTube channel: facebook.com/newskarnataka/live and youtube.com/Newskarnataka
Well-known singers like Joseph Mathias, Loretta D’Silva, Wilson Saldanha, Sharal D’Costa, Deelon Colaco, Zeena Pinto, Harish Sherigar, Sheetal D’Souza, Jeethan Mascarenhas, Sweeny D’Souza, Jeethan D’Cunha, and Errol D’Souza will lead and direct the music team containing musicians like Jeevan D’Souza and Valen Sequeira.
During the show, dance team Feet Beat, led By Arun Lobo, will get you on your feet and SMK will be there to tickle your funny bone.
Viyon Robin will host the show in his inimitable style with timely punches and humorous interaction.
Speaking about the upcoming event, spiritual director Fr Denis Saldanha OFM Cap said, “In this pandemic, the Konkan Yuva used the right platform to exhibit their talents, as well as to reach everyone’s homes.”
Konkan Yuva president Vivian Fernandes said, “This year marks the 15th year of our inception. Konkan Yuva prides itself in harnessing the talents of its members. The members have geared up for the event and will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the event is a memorable one. We are sure that the viewers will be pleased with our event.”
About Konkan Yuva
Konkan Yuva is the first organization for the Konkan youth residing in Dubai. The organization has played a key role in bringing the youth together, organizing various cultural programmes and helping members enhance their skills by providing various levels of training.
Konkan Yuva’s key responsibility is to support charities, provide information on job opportunities, and support the community with voluntary services.
For more information on Konkan Yuva or to become a member contact them at [email protected].
