Kuwait City Mar Thoma Parish Salmiya Zone holds 10th Kudumba Sangamam

Kuwait City Mar Thoma Parish Salmiya Prayer groups held its 10th annual Kudumba Sangamam with colorful events at Indian Community School, Salmiya. The program started with an opening prayer by Rachel Oommen and P M Mathew. Rev Dr Joseph Thomas presented the presidential address and inaugurated the program. Parimanam Manoj (General Convener) welcomed the guests and gathering, which was followed by felicitation speech by Thomas Varghese (senior member). Jacob Thomas (former Head Master) gave the condolence message for the untimely demise of the beloved mother of Parish Vicar Rev Georgie Varghese who travelled to India and was unable to attend the Kudumba sangamam. A one minute silence was observed by the attendees during the function.

Later on a souvenir was inaugurated to mark the occasion of the 10th Anniversary by handing over a copy to Thomas Varghese by the Chief Guest Rev Joseph Thomas. CA Mathew Varkey worked as the souvenir convener. During his speech, Mathew acknowledged the support and participation of various organization and members of the prayer groups in bringing out the Souvenir in such a manner. There were choral renditions by Salmiya Zone prayer groups and Sevika Sangam, variety of programs included drama, magic show, fusion music, skit, dance, solo and group songs.

During the short breaks between each performance, the audience was quizzed and those who responded with the right witty answers were awarded prizes. The grand attraction was the one hour drama named “Alochana” meaning “Proposal” written by Joseph M A. The theme of the play was Any marriage proposal should be carefully evaluated before jumping to a conclusion. The family of middle class Achayan weighed more about money material aspects than the character of the boy. The drama conveyed a strong message.

Around 650 members participated in the family get-together, which concluded with a sumptuous dinner. The grand success of the event was due to the untiring efforts of the committee members under the leadership of Raju Kurukavelil and Joseph M A (program conveners), Alex Lukose and Ronnie T Varghese (finance conveners), Rajan C Kulakada (volunteer convener), Anil P Thomas (Light and sound convener), Chechamma Sunu (arrangement convener), Tinu Thomas and Johnkutty Oommen (stage conveners), Reji Varghese & John Mathai (food conveners), and Mathew Varkey (souvenir convener). The program ended with a closing prayer by Babu Johnson, Raju Kurukavelil proposed the vote of thanks while Nitya John hosted the program.