By: Kevin D'Costa

The Villagers of Calangute joined together on July 19th, 2009 to celebrate their 18th Anniversary Social and the Feast Of Patron St. Alex. The Social was held at Europa Convention Centre, Mississauga, Ontario and was attended by well over 300 villagers and guests.

Main celebrant and Chief Guest of Honour, His Excellency, The Most Reverend Alex Dias, SFX, Bishop of Port Blair (Son of Calangute who traveled all the  way from India) attended the social and performed mass along with Bishop Machado and Father Fernandes.   Music was provided by Goan Amigos.  They got the crowd on their feet and on the dance floor all afternoon long.  A sumptuous dinner included authentic Portuguese cuisine and wine; everyone enjoyed the delicious food.

The President of the Calangute Association, Canada, Antonio Mascarenhas, raised the toast and was proclaimed unanimously President of the Calangute Association, Canada for another 2 year term (2010/2011).

Congratulations to the President, Antonio Mascarenhas and his Committee for doing an outstanding job. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to another successful event next year!