Syro Malabar Cultural Association organises Heritage Fest

Syro Malabar Cultural Association in Salmiya Area organised Heritage Fest under the name ‘Paithrukolsavam 2018’ on Nov 2, ‘18 at ICSK Senior School Auditorium Salmiya. This is the first time in Kuwait, SMCA organised such festival aiming to familiarize valuable traditions of Syro Malabar Church community to the new generation. The fest began with Ramsa prayer, Catechetical quiz and a public meeting and traditional entertainment.

The day was colourful with the Angels Meet — summit

Photos from the event of all children who has received First Holy Communion this year. SMCA honoured all children who have made excellent performances in classes X and XII. The day was more enjoyable with traditional art forms, such Magram Kali, Chavittu Nadakam, Veeradiyar songs, Suriyani music , devotional music concert by Delight Band Kuwait. The fest also gave an opportunity to taste traditional dishes and variety of traditional food.

SMCA Salmiya Area general convenor MR Shajimon Joseph Erethara presided over the meeting and St Theresa Parish Salmiya priest Fr Johnson Nedumpurath SDB inaugurated the fest by lighting the lamp along with SMCA Kuwait Vice President Abhilash Jose Areekuzhiyil, General Secretary Aneesh Thomas Thengumpally, Treasurer Joshy Devassy Vallachirakaran SMYM Convenor Daneesh Yohannan, and Baladeepthi Convenor Sreya Mathew Meppurath felicitated on the graceful occasion. Area Secretary Tom George Nellanickal welcomed all the guests and the community on his opening address.