Dubai, April 16, 2010: Ferarites-UAE, a premier social, cultural and charity organization of parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church, Ferar residing in UAE, organized their annual family picnic at Zabeel Park, Dubai on Friday 16th April, 2010. It was a fun filled, memorable day for all the members to come together with their family and friends. The day long fun-filled event included sporting activities, games, entertainment and prizes galore, thoroughly enjoyed by adults and children alike.

The programme started at about 11:00 am with a large gathering and breakfast was served at the venue. Mr. Vincent Pereira, President of Ferarites-UAE welcomed Chief guest   Mr. Lancy Madtha, Managing Director, Integrated Freight & Logistics, Ferarites and the guests and all those gathered to have fun under the open sky. He appreciated the presence of large crowd despite summer and lauded their support in the past and sought support for the future events.  Later, Mr. Lancy Madtha congratulated Ferarites for professionally conducting their events and wished success for future programs.

The day’s event began with a warm up game involving all the participants and then the gathering was divided into 4 groups representing four colors red, yellow, purple and green. Each team was then asked to select their Team Captain. Different games ranging from group to individual participation were conducted by the committee members. Spot games were also conducted with instant prizes. The old traditional and the most attractive game of the morning session “Modki Futovnchi” (Breaking the pot) captured the attention of all the onlookers. The gathering then danced to the tunes of Non stop Baila.

A delicious lunch was served by Al Shay Restaurant, Karama, which was enjoyed by the participants.

After the lunch an opportunity was provided to the 4 groups to exhibit individual and group talents. A talent show was organized. Four topics were given to the teams namely, “Ganjimutachi Saanth”, “Ploughing and Harvesting”, “Traditional Roce” and “Family Infighting”. All these added humor was a real good entertainment to the viewers which was well presented by the groups. Housie Housie was conducted and later prizes were distributed to the winners. High tea with snacks was served around 5.00 PM. Every team showcased their talents and good entertainment to the eagerly watching picnickers.  Later housie-housie was conducted by Rajesh Rego and Lawrence Cutinha.
The most exciting and thrilling games of the day “Kabaddi Kabaddi” and “Tug of war” then conducted where the nonparticipating members kept cheering and supporting the players.

Finally, Mr. Santhosh Santhumayor thanked all the participants who took part in all the games and entertainments, the sponsors and all the arrangers (caterers, music). The day’s event was well compeered by Mr. Norbert Sequeira, Vice President, Ferarites-UAE and  Cutinha-Public Relation Co-ordinator. The games were  jointly conducted by  Leslie Fernandes-Treasurer, Mr Leslie Pinto-General Secretary, Mrs Clara Fernandes-Programme Co-ordinator, Mrs Lily Moras-Joint Gen.Secretary and Roshni D’Souza.  Alwyn Fernandes-Sports Coordinator along with his teamprovided logistic support for the games. As usual First aid was provided on the dot by Dorrin Sequeira.   Although it was 6.30 pm, the picknickers kept continuing dancing to the tune of popular dance songs played by well known  D.J Alwyn .

The fine weather and breezy cool wind enhanced the joy of participants. All the members departed with fond memories of sharing joy and happiness as one family.
Ferarites-UAE would like to take this opportunity to thank M/s Nestle Food Products,  Gulf & Safa Dairy, Al Ain Water and Tiffany LLC for providing juice,chocolates and Water.  Picknickers thoroughly enjoyed beverages and sweets through out the day.