Udupi Diocesan Communication Center and BIGJ TV, Udupi jointly organized `Melody of Love' (Prem Ragini), on the Biblical themes from Creation of the universe to the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus directed by Dr Fr Charles Vaz SVD, 'A Singing Visionary, A Dancing Missionary': A Bhajan Chanting Catholic Priest' at Basel Mission Memorial auditorium, Udupi on 18th March, 2019.
Before the even program a short stage program was held. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese; Rev. Fr Steevan Sarvotham, Pastor Basel Mission Church, Rev. Jayaprakash Simons, Pastor UBMC Church, Udupi; Rev. Dr Charles Vaz, Founder of “Prem Ragini”; Mr Prashanth Jathanna, Director of BigJ and Fr Valerian Mendonca were on the dais.
Rev. Fr Steevan Srvotham, Rev. Jayaprakash Simons and Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo addressed on the occasion. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca welcomed the gathering and Mr Prashanth Jathanna proposed vote of thanks.
Around 32 artistes from Sangeeth Abhinay Academy, Mumbai performed 'Prem Ragini' ballet providing a holistic experience of the Bible.
Fr Dr Charles Vas was felicitated by Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo and other dignitaries on the occasion.
Fr Charles Vas has produced more than 40 devotional CDs. He is a poet, composer, musician and director of various musical events.
