Christmas in Betalbatim

Christmas is Goa has been special for many reasons since a long time. In Betalbatim the festivity fills the air as the houses get decorated with lights and a star. The church bells ring before the midnight mass to begin the festivity. The crowd exchange greetings after mass and rejoice with the celebration of birth of Jesus Christ.

Our Lady of Remedios Church illuminated for the midnight mass at 11 p.m . A Crib on the western side of the Church depicts the moment back in times.

Betalbatim Sporting Club organises their 30th edition of traditonal dance after the mid night mass. Music by Archies and Forefront. Compere: Ayesha Baretto & Jefrey Manuel

President: Jose Pereira

Gen. Secretary: Melvin Cota

Treasurer: Gustavo Afonso

Org.Secretary: Seby Fernandes

Org.Secretary: Joe Cota

To Preside: Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Xavier ( Micky) Pacheco, MLA Nuvem Constituency.

Special Guests: 

Mr. Cherian Xavier - Senior Sales Manager , Kingfisher

Mr. Jagdish M. Joshi - Chairman, Hotel Planet Hollywood

Mr. Sidharth Savkur - G.M. Alila Diva

Mr. Ajay Behl - M.D Beleza

Mr. Uday Pradhan - G.M Nanu Beach Resort

Mr. Vivek Rao - G. S.M Voca cola

Lucky Entrance : Refrigerator ( sponsored by JIMSON CATERERS)

Lucky Table: Washing Machine ( sponsored by 4A's BUILDERS & FABRICATORS -HITLER CORREIRA )

THE ALL-GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST 2016

 St. Xavier’s College, Mapuça  bagged top honours in the Open Category at the All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organized by Betalbatim Cricket Club at Betalbatim. St. Jude’s H.School, Betalbatim emerged winners in the Schools Category. 

Archangels, Orlim and Joyous Melodies got the 2^nd & 3^rd Prizes respectively in the Open, while Fatima Convent, Margao and The King’s School, S. Jose Areal got the 2^nd & 3^rd spots among the schools. 

Chief Guest Mickky Pacheco, Parish Priest Fr. Pascoal Afonso & Asst. Parish Priest Fr. Milagres gave away the prizes. Former Goencho Nad  Member & Banker Emanuel Furtado and John Fernandes  former Music Teacher of the British School, Bahrain were the Judges. Xavier Cota  compered the programme while Wilma Noronha Cota  conducted an interesting quiz on Carols. Cheryl Athaide Lobo Cota proposed the vote of thanks. The competition, contested by 13 troupes this year, began way back in 1978 and annually draws excellent choral groups from North & South Goa. The contest launches Christmas celebrations in the village.

30th Traditional Christmas Dance in Goa

Betalbatim sporting Club presents their 30th Traditional Christmas Dance on 24th December 2016 after mid night mass. The Betalbatim Sports Complex will come alive to the music of ARCHIES AND FOREFRONT, who have been performing over the years. 

The comperes for the dance will be Jeffery Manuel & Jessica Sharma