Sargothsavam 2016 – United Arab Emirates

The Second Edition of Sargothsavam (Teens n Kids Talent Festival of the UAE Malankara Catholic Community) came to its conclusion by 5pm on 5th of May at the St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ras Al Khaimah. In a competition where over 120 children from 5 Units, contested in 23 items, the first three places were secured by Sharjah, Dubai and Fujairah and 4th, 5th and 6th by Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain and Ras Al Khaimah respectively.

The event started at 10:00 am with an inaugural meeting in which the Event Convener Mr. Biran Philip made the welcome speech. This was followed by presidential address by Mr. Paulson Manapurathu, the President of UAE Malankara Catholic Community Central Committee. Rev. Fr. Mathew Kandathil (Senior Chaplain of the UAE Malankara Catholic Community) then spoke a few words and inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp in the presence of the event Director and Chaplain of the UAE Malankara Catholic Community Rev. Fr. Philip Payyampalli. Fr. Thomas Ambattukuzhi, Parish Priest of RAK Church gave a felicitation speech in which he wished the event all the Blessings. Mr. Sam Joseph the Treasurer of the UAE Central Committee gave a Vote of Thanks.

By 10:30am all the 5 stages got active with individual competitions. After lunch, the entire crowd gathered at the main stage to witness group competitions. The final event of the evening was Senior’s Quiz, followed by the prize distribution ceremony. Medals and Certificates were presented to the winner of all individual and group events by the various Central Committee and other members in the dais. The General Secretary of the UAE Malankara Catholic Community Mr. Roji Cherian Thirumulapuram gave the official Vote of thanks which was followed by the distribution of the ever rolling trophies by the Event Director Rev. Fr. Philip Payyampallil, whose guidance led the event turning out to be a bigger success than the previous edition.