Kuwait City: Kuwait Ernakulam Residents Association popularly known as KERA conducted its Christmas-New Year celebration - WINTER FEST-2012 at Mangaf Auditorium.

KERA General Convener Mr. Jomy Augustine presided over the meeting. Rev. Fr. Abraham P. George (St. Thomas Church, Ahmadi) inaugurated the WINTER FEST 2012 and delivered the Christmas message. E-jalakam Portal editor Mr. Sathar Kunnil and Mr. Jinachandran also delivered the Christmas messages. Mr. Subair Alamana, KERA Secretary welcomed the gathering and Mr. Bobby Paul proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Teresa Antony, Ladies wing Convener Mrs. Shabanam, and Mr. Anilkumar did the felicitation speeches.

Variety of cultural programs including semi classical, cinematic dance, folk dance, tablo - A Silent Night – were performed by the KERA members and their children which were controlled by Program Convener Mr. Bobby Paul. Traditional Christmas carol was conducted by Mr. Sunil Sonny along with his team which was splendid. Musical programs were led by Dennis John and supported by Nazer, Manu, Ligi Thomas, Layce George, Teresa, Reena Roy, Sunil Menon and Booby Paul. The talented Neelima Jomy and Johan Jomy were also part of the musical show. Mr. Sunil Menon also entertained the audience with his quizzing talent.

The WINTER FEST-2012 was coordinated by Prathap, Biju, Soman, Manoj, Hareesh, Zainudeen, Anoop, Rejini, Noorjahan, Mujeeb, Prince, Wilson, Anilkumar and Sadasivan. The program was anchored by Miss Shreya Perikilathu which enthralled the audience until the end.