Kuwait Vilavolsav 2016

Harvest Festival of Syro-Malankara Catholic community in Kuwait “Vilavolsav-2016”, hosted by Kuwait Malankara Rite Movement (KMRM) was celebrated on Friday 15th April 2016 at Indian Central School, Abbasiya, Kuwait, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm with all its spirit and joy.

Inauguration

KMRM President Mr. Sammon A.O inaugurated the day by hoisting the KMRM Flag and a prayer was led by Rev. Fr. Binoy KochuKarikathil. Mr.Sunny Thomas,Working Secretary-KMRM, welcomed all gathered in the opening ceremony. It was a day filled with lots of entertainment and fun with Cultural Programmes, Competitions, Musical Show, Chenda Melam, verity of food corner and game stalls etc.

Adyabhala Samarpana Rally

There was an Aadyphala Samarpana Rally, where the various prayer groups came as procession with their aadyphala offerings. When you offer your first fruits you plant a seed for the next harvest. This is commemorated at the aadyphala samarpanam.

Drawing & Group Dance Competitions

A drawing and coloring competition for school children from LKG to 12th classes was conducted. Hundreds of children across the Kuwait actively participated. Followed was the Group dance competitions in which various dance schools participated.

Projwela 2016

Projwela -Talent Fest for MCLS students was conducted from 8 am onwards.

Food and game Stalls

The Food stalls by the different Area Prayer Groups served authentic homemade Indian dishes throughout the day. The “Achayans Nadan Thattukada” organized by Yuvajyothi, Food and soft drinks counters from prayer groups selling delicious Kerala nadan foods attracted a huge crowd. Game zone by Baladeepam team, was a main attraction for the children gathered. Auction of various agricultural crops donated by KMRM members was also conducted, and everyone participated in each auctions.

Public meeting

The public meeting in the evening which was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Johny Lonis, the Chief Guest. Shri Sammon A.O, KMRM President presided over the function. Mr. Shaji George, KMRM General Secretary welcomed all the gathered, Rev. Fr. Binoy Kochukarikathil, Spiritual Director- KMRM gave away the introductory speech.

Mr.Binu.K.John KMRM Advisory Board Chairman, Mr. Mathew Varghese (Country Manager Bahrain Exchange Co.), Mr.Jacob Thomas (Synod Commission Member) rendered felicitations. Mr.Gibi Abraham, General Convener gave away the vote of thanks. Kumari Binitha Maria Thomas conducted the meeting.

To commemorate the occasion, a souvenir was released by Mr. Mathew Varghese (Country Manager, Bahrain Exchange Co.). The 1st copy was handed over to Rev. Fr. Binoy Kochukarikathil, Spiritual Director, KMRM.

The Raffle draw was also conducted with attractive prizes.

The PRESHIDA SANTHWANA project ‘MISIO 2016’ was launched during the ceremony. Also KMRM honored Mr. Jacob Thomas Panaveli who wrote a book which was published by Lal Books, Trissure, Kerala and Mr. George Thomas & Miss. Divya Mary George on the release of their new CD.

The limelight of the day was ‘GANASMRITHI’ performed by Kuwait Star Singers which was conducted after the Public Meeting. Mr. Babuji Bathery and Mr. Lince John were the Master of Ceremony.