Saradhi Kuwait celebrated its 19th Anniversary – “Saradheeyam 2018”

Monday, December 24, 2018

Saradhi Kuwait celebrated its 19th Anniversary – “Saradheeyam 2018”, on 21st December 2018 at Sabah Al-Salem Theatre, Kuwait Khaldiya University

Cultural richness was evident throughout the show. The program started with prayers following which, Mrs. Sijitha Rajesh a well known fusion artist in Kuwait mesmerized the crowd with her Veena Fusion.

The Deputy Chief of Mission from The Indian Embassy of Kuwait, Mr. Raj Gopal Singh inaugurated the function which was presided by Mr. Sugunan K.V, the President of Saradhi Kuwait. The Program General Convener, Mr. Jayan Sadasivan delivered the welcome address followed by felicitation by the General Secretary Mr. K.R.Aji, Saradhi Patron Mr. Suresh Kochath, Saradhi Trust Chairman Mr. Suresh.K, Vanitha Vedhi Chairperson Mrs. Radha Gopinath, Billava Sanga Vice President Mrs. Sushma Bangara & BEC General Manager Mr. Mathews Varughese. Various dignitaries from the Media Sector and from the Socio Cultural arena of Kuwait were present alongwith a huge crowd from the Saradhi Family.

Outstanding students who passed 10th & 12th with high Grades during 2018 academic year were honored with Mementos and Cash Award. A short video of Phase 1 & 2 of the Flood Relief Support undertaken by Saradhi was shown to the audience following which the 3rd phase being Cash Distribution for selected few Flood claimants were distributed by Dr. Aamir, Chairman of Help Kerala. Saradhi Treasurer Mr. Biju C.V delivered the Vote of Thanks.

The Housing Development Project of Saradhi aimed at providing a home for the homeless, successfully completed the construction of the first house and BEC General Manager Mr. Mathews Varughese handed over the Key to a deserving member. Moving ahead with the Housing Project, the construction of the second house for yet another deserving member was announced during the function.

The highlight of Saradheeyam 2018 was “Gurusmeram”, the Cultural depiction of selected 9 Gurudeva Kritikal through traditions dance forms performed by the talented artists from the Saradhi Family. This one hour cultural journey enthralled the crowd till the last minute.

Well known Playback singers and TV fame artists including Sri Hari, Dev Prakash, Sri Ragh, Gowri Lakshmi & Sumi Aravind entertained the crowd with an array of film songs through the late evening. The day reached the climax with the Raffle Gifts being announced for 176 lucky winners.

“Saradheeyam 2018”, a well managed event shall definitely be a cherished memory for Saradhi Kuwait.

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