Mic’s Yours: Women sing at a ladies-only karaoke evening organised by Glowing Corner
My mother passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic, before she turned 61, leaving me with a question: What could I do for others facing similar circumstances?
Conventional entertainment often revolved around food she could no longer freely enjoy, while outings to restaurants, movies and family gatherings became increasingly difficult, Gloria said. Gloria said. Not everyone, Gloria said, has a ready circle of friends or the family support needed to step out and socialise.
Mangaluru: Sometimes, it is the simplest pleasures that quietly slip away: an evening out, a familiar song, the easy comfort of being among people. Through Glowing Corner, Gloria Viegas is trying to make space for those moments again. Her independent initiative brings together women, senior citizens and like-minded people through karaoke evenings, group music sessions, art workshops and plant bingo. Mostly organised at Mangalore Banking Company and other venues, the gatherings offer people a chance to sing, socialise and unwind without fear of judgement or unwanted attention. Adoline was a lively, sociable woman who loved meeting people and singing. But after she became unwell, that world began to shrink. “As my mother’s caregiver, I realised that illness affects not just patients but their families as well. When women arrive alone, she discreetly arranges the seating to help them connect with others without making them feel conspicuous. “People are suffering in different ways. Nobody shows it, and nobody wants to show it. But don’t we all deserve some fun?” she asked.