GADYANTH EK DEES – 2017

Aug. 14 2017: St Jude association and ICYM Pakshikere unit organized “GADYANTH EK DEES” in memory of Rev Fr Stanley R. Pereira founder of St. Jude Shrine on Sunday, 13th August 2017 at Koikude near Pakshikere church.

The inaugural program was presided by Rev. Fr. Andrew Leo D’souza, Parish priest of St. Jude Church, Pakshikere with chief guest Nagesh Suvarna, president of Kemral grama panchayath. local dramatist inaugurating the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. Fr Clifford pinto Asst parish priest, Rev Fr Gomes, parish priest of Mulki, Rev Fr Sunil Praveen Pinto, Kinnigoli church, Leo Arva, Preema Pinto President of ICYM Kinnigoli deanery were present on the stage. During the programme Mr Leo Arva was honoured for his achievement in the field of agriculture.

Various teams from Pakshikere, Kinnigoli, Kirem, Balkunje, Mulki and kateel parishes actively took part in various traditional competitions arranged in different age categories. March fast, pyramid, tug of war, treasure hunt, Hand ball, group dance, bomb in the city, dog and bone,relay, spot games, couple race, and other individual games were conducted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Ivan D’souza, MLC Karnataka Government inspired the competitors and organizers through his message. Pakshikere parish team emerged as the overall champions and Balkunje parish team bagged the runners up trophy. ICYM Central council President Mr. Elroy Saldanha, and other office bearers were presented for the event.

This celebration gave an opportunity to many people to refresh their childhood memories and to understand about typical practices and cultures of coastal Karnataka. Free breakfast and meal was served during the event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Jackson Saldanha, Vice President of Parish Council welcomed the gathering. Mr. Chethan Joy Rodrigues, ICYM president delivered  the vote of thanks. Mr. Robert D' Souza, Nithyadar Ward compered the program.