The grand gala
traditional 18th Annual May Queen Ball
organised by the Goan Welfare Association, Qatar (GWA) in collaboration with
Orbit Events and Marketing is all set to roll on May 10, 2018 at the Radisson
Blu, Doha from 7:30 pm onwards.
The highlight of the event will be the crowning of the May Queen
by Bollywood celebrities.
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This annual event, the signature of GWA, has grown from strength
to strength over the years and apart from the local patrons, guests from UK,
Portugal, GCC and India are expected in huge numbers. “Eighteen consecutive
years of celebration with Indian celebrities attending every year has helped
GWA to build a bridge and strong bond among Bollywood celebrities and the
Indian community in Qatar,” said Simon D’Silva, President of Goan Welfare
Association.
The Goan Welfare Association (GWA) has been the face and voice
of Goans living in the tiny oil-rich country of Qatar for the last 18 years.
Ably led by Simon D’Silva, since inception, the association has rendered
yeoman’s service in nurturing Goan culture and spirit among the large number of
Goan expatriates. The association has always been in the forefrontof reaching
out to various causes.
Forefront, Goa’s number one and India’s most celebrated live
band from Goa will be another highlight of the show. Forefront has been a part
of the music world for over two decades by performing for all the top shows in
Goa and across India and abroad. The success story of Forefront lies in the
music they play, with strong stage presence and a distinct ability in sensing
the pulse of their audiences. Their extensive repertoire of music such as
English retro, classic rock, Bollywood, latest from billboard charts and Goan
music is what they deliver, which makes every party a big success. The band is
powered by six top musicians, namely Agatha Jilugo on lead vocals, Savio
Fernandes on drums and vocals, Melvin Rosario on guitar and vocals, Brendan
Noronha on keyboards, Band leader Seby Pinto on bass and vocals and the newly
inducted frontman Dave Rodrigues on guitar and lead vocals. They performed and
represented Goa for the ‘15th Lusofonia Festival’ that was held in Macau,
China. Their performance earned them second place among nine countries
including Brazil and Portugal. Forefront’s electrifying performance in Cranford
London had an overwhelming response from a crowd of over 12,000 audience. The
band was featured on SONY TV in London and also in Pan Asian countries.
Teaming
up with Forefront will be Goa’s top host and ace compere UpdeshSwar. He is a
sensation in Goa and all over India including abroad who has a unique hold over
the audience. Updesh’s eloquent, witty compering is second to none.
