30/05/2026
MAY QUEEN & MAY PRINCESS 2026
An Enchanting Evening of Elegance, Entertainment & Community Spirit
The All-India Anglo-Indian Association, Bangalore Branch proudly hosted the spectacular May Queen & May Princess 2026 Dance, at the beautiful campus of Tunbridge High School, Bangalore — an evening filled with glamour, joy, music, dance, fellowship, and unforgettable memories.
Despite the looming threat of rain, the evening unfolded magnificently as members of the community gathered together in celebration, unity, and support of a meaningful cause — raising funds towards the Community Centre.
The evening commenced with a warm and vibrant welcome by our Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Brendon Bastion, followed by an opening prayer by Mr. Elston Bell, invoking God's blessings upon the event. Our President, Mrs. Vinisha Nero, then officially welcomed the gathering and expressed heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors, supporters, well-wishers, and members of the community whose unwavering encouragement continues to strengthen the Association.
The atmosphere came alive as guests danced the evening away to the electrifying performances of the renowned Blue Knights Band alongside energetic music sessions by DJ Karthik. The dance floor remained packed throughout the night with lively jiving sessions, line dancing, waltzing, and the crowd-favourite Jerusalema, bringing together guests of all ages in celebration and joy.
MAY QUEEN 2026
Ten beautiful and talented contestants graced the stage with confidence, poise, elegance, and charm. After an exciting competition, the final six contestants were announced before an esteemed panel of judges.
Judges
• Ms. Amber Dudley
• Mr. Carlton Kingley
• Ms. Halicia Baldrey
Winners
1st Place – Suzanna Rodrigues
2nd Place – Kiara Wilkins
3rd Place – Shania D'Rozario
The remaining finalists also received special gifts and hampers in appreciation of their participation and spirit.
MAY PRINCESS 2026
Our young contestants dazzled the audience with their confidence, grace, and radiant smiles.
Judges
• Mrs. Maureen Jenkins
• Ms. Toolika Lawrence
• Mrs. Leebin Davids
Winners
1st Place – Keneisha Sayers
2nd Place – Anushka Gideon
3rd Place – Mireiah Byford
The remaining finalists were also presented with lovely gifts and hampers.
The evening also featured several exciting competitions and giveaways, including:
• Best Waltzing Couple
• Best Jiving Couple
• Numerous Spot Prizes & Surprise Giveaways
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
• Blown Saloon
• Dvine Studio (Nail Art)
• Arunani Grid
• TOIT
• Comfortably Numb Tattoo Studio
• Helen's Fine Dining Restaurant
• Modern Classroom
• Leyna Jewels, Ms. Deirdre Flory and Mr. Joseph Satish
• Himalaya Cosmetics
• GoAnglo Restaurant
• Our Well-Wishers & Supporters.
The All-India Anglo-Indian Association, Bangalore Branch extends its sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors and well-wishers whose kindness, encouragement, and unwavering support contributed significantly to the success of the May Queen & May Princess 2026 Dance. Your generosity reflects the true spirit of community, fellowship, and service that continues to strengthen our Association and inspire our vision for the future. We are deeply grateful for your contribution towards the growth and development of our Community Centre project and for standing alongside us in preserving and promoting our Anglo-Indian heritage. May your kindness and goodwill be richly blessed and remembered with gratitude by our community.
Special appreciation and gratitude to:
• Two anonymous donors
• Fullinfaw's College for their valued support towards the Community Centre project.
We also extend our sincere thanks to:
• Mrs. Maureen Ojha, Ms. Anita Ojha and Mr. Kim Noble for graciously providing the venue.
• Mr. Darryl Browne and Mr. Ian Stevenson of the Blue Knights Band.
• Mr. Leslie Suresh for the furniture arrangements.
• Mr. Felix for the elegant backdrop setup.
A heartfelt thank you to all the food and snack stall owners whose delicious offerings added flavour and warmth to the evening.
As this was a fundraising initiative, our MC, Mr. Brendon Bastion, passionately encouraged support towards the Community Centre project, with all table centre pieces being successfully sold during the event — a true reflection of the generosity and unity of our community.
Above all, a massive salute to every committee member, volunteer, supporter, and individual who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of this grand and memorable celebration.
Together, we continue to celebrate our Anglo-Indian heritage, strengthen community bonds, and build a brighter future for generations to come.
Regards,
Mr. Brendon Bastion
V.P. – Entertainment
