SMCA Fahaheel celebrates Onam

Syro Malabar Cultural Association, Fahaheel Area celebrated Onam and second Anniversary of the Family Units on Friday August 27, 2010 at the Mangaf Auditorium with colorful traditional ONAM cultural programmes followed by delicious Onasadhya. The traditional lamp lit ceremony performed by the Central Ex-officio and Area Ex-officio, and the children of St.Joseph Unit sang the prayer song & SMCA Anthem. Area Secretary Sancylal Chakkiath delivered the welcome speech and Area General Convener Jose Mathew Choonattu delivered the presidential address. SMCA Central Ex-officio felicitated the gathering. Cultural programme was started with a traditional welcome of “Maveli” with "Talapoli" paraded by ladies and children in colorful costumes. Other main traditional cultural events were “Thiruvathira” , ”Vallamkali” , “Onakkali” &“Pulikali’ .