KCA Christmas & New Year Celebration
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The event was packed with a variety of entertainment from the talented members of the community. Part 2 of the programme was a ganamela which was led by the Sruthi Orchestra, Birmingham who were very impressive. The Chief Guest, Monsignor Seamus O’Boyle was given a grand welcome with paraphernalia of muthukodas and traditional Keralite Music of chendamelam. Among the dignitaries were Fr Johnson Alexander - Chaplain to the Kerala Catholic Community (Latin Rite), Fr Gerard Mitchell Parish Priest of St Anselm's Church, Southall and Fr Xavier Tharamel SJ. The President of KCA, Mr. Bastian Bennett welcomed the community to the programme and spoke of the variety of events organised by the Executive Committee and thanked everybody for their sincere efforts in supporting the Association. The event also hosted an award ceremony for participants that performed in the programme, winners of the 5-A-Side Football and Badminton competitions, community awards and educational awards (GCSE and A-Levels). As always, there was also a raffle draw where prizes were won by 4 lucky people. Finally the Secretary of KCA, Mr. Mervin Peter proposed the Vote of Thanks. |
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