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Mangaluru, Dec 6 : St Francis Xavier Church Bejai organised Bejai Fiesta 2023 on the occasion of the feast of its Patron Saint Francis Xavier on Sunday 3rd December, 2023 at Lourdes Central School Grounds from 4pm to 10pm.

The event was inaugurated by the Bejai Parish Priest Rev. Fr J. B. Saldanha. In his message to the Parishioners, he said these types of activities are community building ones and requested them to participate and enjoy the events of the evening to increase the joy of the feast. Rev. Fr Suraj Lobo, Asst. Parish Priest of Bejai, Rev. Fr Robert Dsouza, Principal Lourdes Central School, Rev. Fr Vincent Sequeira, Director of Pastoral Centre, Bajjodi, Rev. Fr Leston Lobo, Jesuit Priest, Mr Ashok Pinto, Vice President of P. P. P., Ms Avitha Pinto Secretary of P. P. P., Mr Godwin Pinto Coordinator of 21 Commissions, Sr Sevrine Crasta, superior of St Angela Convent were the other guests on the dais.

Food stalls like Pizza, Burgers, Shawrama, Potato Twister, sweet corn, Charmuri, Chinese, Juice counters like sugar cane, Goli soda, Soda Sarbath, mock tails, Avil Milk, ice cream were available. Housie Housie games were played. Amusement for the children like Jumping Jack, Slider, & Balloon stalls and many games stalls were there.

To bring out the local talents of the parish, a Musical Nite was arranged under the leadership of Daijiworld fame Music director Mr Sanjay Rodrigues.

During the show, twenty songs in Konkani, composed by famous Konkani composers were sung, two instrumental songs were played by the parish youth, Two dances Choreographed by Ms Anusha Pinto were performed.

Magic show by Baba Joshua and a comedy skit by the famous comedian Mr Dolla were the Star attractions for the day.

Lucky draws for the Scooter and an Android Mobile Phone were held.

Group songs sung by the nuns of St Angela Convent and the priests of Bejai Church were the attractions of the day and appreciated by the crowd.

Around 2000 parishioners witnessed the event compered by the Parishioner MC Roshal Fernandes.

At the end Live Baila was played by the musicians.

Behind the scene, volunteers Mr Aaron Nazareth, Mr Rohan Dsouza, Mr Lovet Dsouza, Mr Victor Serrao, Mr Wilson Lobo joined the organizers in making the event a success.