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Kuwait Knanaya Cultural Association, held a daylong celebration of Onam festival on the 14th of September at Carmel School Khaitan. The colourful program begans with the arrival of the Mahabali Thamburan accompanied by thalapoli, chendamelam and pulikali.
General Secretary Mr. Joby Pulikolil welcomed the gathering. The function was inaugurated by the Indian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Vidhu P Nair by lighting the traditional lamp. The President of KKCA Mr. Reji Kunnasseri presided over the meeting & Felicitation speeches were given by Fr. Mathew Kunnelpurayidam, Fr. Jose Nirappel, SMCA General Secretary Mr. Bijoy Palakunnel, KMRM delegate Mr. Babuji Batheri and Master Jeswin Mullappally the Chairman of KKCL. The Vote of Thanks was extended by Mr. Joseph Mundamthadathil the treasurer of KKCA.
The public meeting was followed by variety of cultural programs, and the Grand Onasadya which were well organized by the KKCA Committee Members. The cultural programs started with a beautiful welcome dance performed by around 35 children which was followed by variety of dances and music performances like classical dances, cinematic dances, oppan, dandi dance, kitchen orchestra, margam kali, vanchipattu, comedy skit etc. Ms. Knanaya and Mrs. & Mr. Knanaya competitions were held in a highly professional atmosphere. Ms. Jain Thomas Pokatham and Ms. Tiji Thomas Pallikkara were declared as the 1st and 2nd winners of Miss Knanaya competition respectively. Mrs. & Mr. Jinu Kurian Niravathu and Mrs. & Mr. Bino Kadalikkattu were declared as the 1st and 2nd winners of Mrs. & Mr. Knanaya competition respectively. A book stall for the Children were arranged by the KKCL members, where they could buy books from many leading publishers at a cheap rate.
The organization of the Onam celebration led by Executive members of KKCA Mr. Regi Kunnasseril, Mr. Joby Pulikkolil, Mr. Joseph MP, Mr. Thomas KA, Mr. Jayesh Onasseril along with KKCA sub Committee Conveners Mr. Semi Chavarattu , Mr. Shinson Olikunnel, Mr. Sajan Kakkadiyil and all other KKCA committee members.
All the programs were of high standard and were well appreciated by all the audience. The spirit, fervor and secular nature of this wonderful Onam festival all came out in these colourful programs.
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