🌟 Heartfelt Thank You to Our Wonderful MKC Families 🌟

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To all the incredible families who opened their homes and hearts to host our Mangalorean international students for Christmas lunch today—thank you.

Your kindness turned what could have been a lonely day far from home into a celebration filled with warmth, belonging, and joy. The effort you put into preparing a meal, creating a welcoming space, and sharing your Christmas traditions made a world of difference.  
Your generosity reflects the true spirit of Christmas—love, hospitality, and community. Because of you, our students felt seen, supported, and embraced as part of a larger family here in Melbourne.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this Christmas truly special. Your gesture will be remembered long after the day has passed.
Thank you to
Jyothsna Menezes family
Albert Fernandes family
Maxim Rego Family.Please 

Wishing you and your families abundant blessings and joy this festive season. 🎄

Christmas lunch
We look forward to more students and families next year. 
"Firstly, I would want to express my gratitude to Jyothsna and her family for allowing me, and MKC to launch this initiative. I had a terrific time getting to know the family and having a great time. Made it feel like home during my Christmas away"✨

I would like to thank our President Maxim Rego and his family for having us over for Christmas lunch. We had a great time in their presence and company. We really enjoyed the Manglorean muse at and lunch as well. Overall, it made us feel closer to home and for that we're forever grateful ❤️💚

It's for moments like these we do what we do

"Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. Thank you so much for opening your hearts and doors for us this Christmas. It’s been 2 years of celebrating Christmas alone, far away from family, but this year your family showed us generosity. It also showed us that we have a family here in Melbourne – the MKC family. May all your wishes, dreams, hopes and aspirations come true this new year. May God bless you and your family abundantly."



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