Abu Dhabi: Lorna is all set to rock; Artistes arrive for KCO Fiesta 2015

May 6, 2015

Abu Dhabi: It’s carnival time once again in Abu Dhabi. Konkani Cultural Organisation (KCO), Abu Dhabi announced its plans to hold the much awaited annual event 'FIESTA -2015’ on Friday, 8th May 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Abu Dhabi Country club, located next to Abu Dhabi Immigration Department.

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This year too FIESTA – will be filled with fun and entertainment and sumptuous buffet packaged amid unique features.

The eagerly awaiting fun lovers are assured of exciting entertainment with an ambience of Yuletide celebration. ”My enthusiastic team members with their meticulous planning and creative ideas are all fully charged to bring in the Festive mood and cheer to all young & old ” says Mr.MichaelD’silva the Hon. President of K.C.O Abu Dhabi. The overwhelming response to this event has boosted the morale of the energetic organizers to plan some fun filled innovative activities to cater to all sections of the guests.

The artistes, Mr.MelwynPeris& Mr. Robin SequeiraMs.Anitha D'Souza &Ms.Zeena Pereirafrom Managlore&MrsLorna, the Goan Nightingale from Goahave already arrived in Abu Dhabi and will mesmerize the audience with the foot tapping numbers and their melodious voices.

As usual the KCO has chosen the same venue as the past years to accommodate larger number of audience for their comfort. The entertainment package will be blend of Konkani, English, & Hindi songs interspersed with breathtaking dances/music performed by professional dancers and performers.

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Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta holds blood donation camps in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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