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Thursday, February 13 2025
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MKCA at Chicago organizes “Christmas around the World 2013”

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Newskarnataka – Chicago

Chicago: In the midst of Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s 72nd Christmas around the World and Holidays of Light event, the Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association, USA, presented variety of cultural activities to showcase the rich cultural heritage of India.

This is the eleventh program in succession presented by MKCA, USA, at this cultural jamboree.  In this mega event people from different ethnic backgrounds representing more than 50 countries, including India participated in this mega event.

The Museum halls were decked, holiday singers and dancers fuel the festivities, and the sparkle of dozens of decorated trees greets you at the 72nd annual Christmas around the World and Holidays of Light. 

Godwin Rego, the president of the association, welcomed the audience present.  He stated that this program was made possible by two cultural organizations of Indian Origin and they are:  Kalapriya Dance Academy and Mudra Dance Academy.  He thanked all the groups, members and well-wishers for their presentation at this esteemed program.

All the dances presented depicted different facets of classical and regional nuances of Indian sub-continent. Jake with his sons James and Phillip and pianist, Shan Abraham, presented Christmas Carols and boosted Christmas spirit of the audience.

This program was wonderfully arranged and organized under the leadership of Queenie Mendonca, Immediate Past President and Chairperson. It was announced that MKCA is poised to celebrate its annual gala program for Christmas on Saturday December 21, and for details members are requested to follow-up on www.mkcausa.org.

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