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Parishioners of Valencia celebrated the 'Konkani Manyata Divas' at the Golden Jubilee Hall on Sunday August 20, 2023. The program began with a prayer led by the church choir. The chief guest for the program was Dr Vincent Alva Pamboor, Principal of Milagres College Kallianpur. Asst PP Fr Vijay Monterio welcomed the gathering.

Dr Alva addressing the gathering said that he was overwhelmed looking at the crowd. He encouraged the parents to inculcate their kids to speak Konkani language. He also mentioned that Valencia parish has a lot of talents who have worked towards Konkani language. He appreciated their works and lauded the parish clergy and parish council for organizing such a wonderful program.

During the program, felicitation was done to Romeo and Mabel Saldanha who donated for the altar beautification. Godwin and Sherlyn Dsouza who donated for the mega fan and chandeliers. Noel and Jennifer Mascarenhas (represented by Emilda Monterio) for donating the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue. Parish Priest Fr Roque DSa also spoke during the occasion.

Steevan Rodrigues coordinator of all commissions proposed the vote of thanks. Patrick Dsouza compered the program. At 6.15pm the cultural program began where parishioners performed songs, dance, skit and jokes in Konkani.

Parish Priest Fr Roque DSa, Asst PP Fr Vijay Monterio, Parish Council vice-president Ronald Rodrigues, Secretary Rita Menezes, Coordinator Steevan Rodrigues and a sea full of parishioners were present for the program.

The program ended with dinner which was prepared by various wards