Karuveetil Kudmasangamam

 Finally we had the 3rd family get together at the Cochin Suburban Club and by God's grace all went fine. 

Initially there was confusion and hesitation with regard to the location.  But my sis was insisting it should be a good one. 

Of the 93 members alive - 13 departed, only 40 were present. May be health, distance, and out of location could have been the reasons. 

Hopefully those present enjoyed. 

Started with welcome speech in English and Malayalam by Neil and Sreerag, followed by lighting of the lamp by elders, prayer song by RK and KP - twin sweet hearts, going through the videos of  family, memories and year gone by. 

Then there was the Ponnada - settum mundum given to elders, and three videos compiled by Sreerag displayed - on 'All family members', 'Homage to those not with us' and 'Year gone by'. 

Then there was the tea break, much needed as the homage video had made people emotional. Expected there would be hesitation for people to come forward to participate, but all were full of energy. 

Ammai's Leela Ammai and Lakshmi Ammai rocked with old songs on rolls, and there were dance by Kalyani and Parvathi, recitations, clap traps, dances untill the food was waiting and calling us. 

After yummy food there was the family photo session, followed by games like Anthakshari - where it was literally between daughters and mothers, Tambola - conducted by Neil and Sajeev , dances and songs - ending with DJ - tea and Pazhampori.

The day just got over too soon....with memories to cherish.