Organized By: SKA London (South Kanara Association London)Date: September 13th 2026Venue: Alperton Community School, Stanley Avenue, HA0 4JEEvent Schedule & Proceedings9.30 am – 10.30 am: Welcome & Family Photo SessionThe day commenced with a vibrant photo session at the main entrance, capturing wonderful moments of families and community members gathering together in traditional attire to

What better way to celebrate friendship, family, and the spirit of togetherness than a day by the seaside?SKA London’s Beach Picnic 2026 at Joss Bay was a wonderful celebration that brought together around 145 members, families, and friends for a memorable day filled with laughter, delicious Mangalorean food, music, games, dancing, and, above all, fellowship.From the early morning departure to the

Date: Sunday 26th, 2026Organised by: South Kanara Association (SKA) LondonThe SKA Sports Day was organised with great enthusiasm, bringing together members, families, and friends for a day filled with sports, teamwork, entertainment, and community spirit. The event was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together, participate in various activities, and strengthen the bond within the SKA c

The spirit of resurrection and community was palpable as the South Kanara Association (SKA) London gathered for a joyous Easter celebration on Holy Saturday, 4th April 2026. Held at Sudbury Primary School in Wembley, the evening was a beautiful blend of spiritual devotion and vibrant Konkani culture.A Solemn Spiritual BeginningThe event commenced with the Easter Vigil and Konkani Mass, a deeply mo

A Joyful Start to the Festive SeasonSKA London hosted a wonderful Christmas Dinner & Dance celebration, bringing together around 200 members, families, and guests for a truly festive afternoon and evening. The venue was beautifully transformed with a Christmas tree and crib, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.Children’s Festivities and a Special GuestThe celebrations began with entertainmen

Life in a warm, coastal, tropical region is basically a blessing with a tiny side of suffering. On one hand, you get fresh air, green trees, rain, and good food. On the other hand, the same humidity that makes your plants happy also gives you colds, coughs, headaches, random rashes, stomach problems, and that mysterious fever that shows up uninvited.For generations, families didn’t run to the medi

In the coastal city of Mangalore, where the Arabian Sea meets a deeply rooted Christian heritage, music has always been more than just melody, it has been prayer, history, and identity. Among the many linguistic and cultural expressions of the region, religious Konkani hymns occupy a special place. Sung in churches, homes, novenas, and processions, these hymns are living links to a faith shaped by

Every December, long before the Christmas star is hung or the crib is set up, the heart of a Mangalorean Christian home begins to beat a little faster. And it begins—not with carols, not with decorations—but with Kuswar.For us Mangaloreans, Kuswar is not just a plate of sweets. It is childhood in a bowl, the fragrance of home, and the taste of togetherness. It is the story of generations—grandmoth

Today, August 10th, the world celebrates a heart full of courage and a mind sharp with wit: Saint Lawrence. His story, reaching across seventeen centuries, is a beautiful and challenging reminder that the most precious things in life are never the ones we can lock in a vault.The Trusted Guardian of CompassionLawrence wasn't just another name in the early Church; he was the Archdeacon of Rome under

Few saints in the Christian tradition are as universally loved as St. Anthony of Padua. Known affectionately as the finder of lost things, he is much more than a heavenly search-and-rescue assistant. St. Anthony’s life is a story of humility, courage, deep scholarship, and a heart overflowing with compassion. His teachings continue to touch millions around the world, especially those seeking hope,