• Many individuals and organizations have made donation and sponsored the event in either catering, printing/advertising, provision of transport, items for raffle, running the auction,etc. Among them are:
• Ian Johnstone of Blackcase Internet Solutions
• Sonah Singh of Bombay Blues
• DJs Bobby B & Jay Jagpal
• Hassan of Safran Catering
• Gloria & Harry Stewart of Clan Contract
• Rickey Poorun of VisionCall
• Narud & Ruma Fowdar of Corstorphine Hotels
• Nanda Appadoo of Northumberland Hotels

Although ticket was £20 per person friends from distant parts of England also travelled to Glasgow to participate in this Glasgow gathering. The event started at 6.30pm with a short welcome speech by Usha Devi Fowdar (Dev’s daughter); the National Anthem of Mauritius was sung by several Ladies and Members of BSMS. This was followed by a speech from Mr Alex Mackie, Provost of East Renfrewshire  and later the vote of thanks was delivered by the BSMS Chairman, Mr Laval Grenade. By midnight the event came to an end having been entertained by Sona Noyan and Co, one of Mauritian's most popular singers with bhojpuri songs and segas, not forgetting Scotland 's best Asian DJs, Bobby B & Jay Jagpal. The audience of over 200 people danced to their favourite music. The Provost and his wife joined in the Séga dancing along with a whole host of Scottish friends.

Mauritius High Commissioner who has been contacted failed to respond to attend the event or even to send a message on the occasion. This was noted by all those present.  However, Mr Krish Veeramah and his wife, Santa, Editor and Publisher of Mauritian Abroad, from Kent did grace the event with their presence and generous donation. In his message of support to the BSMS he expressed his deepest appreciation for the work and effort of the members of BSMS, thanked them on behalf of so many for all the help and support they have provided, “ and congratulated all of them for such remarkable achievement”. Krish also presented a special award to BSMS for the patriotic service to the community; this was received by Mr Laval Grenade, Founder Member and President.

Mauritian Flags side by side with the Scottish ones were very visible in the hall. Some members were even wearing the Scottish tartan kilt; others, the Fowdars were wearing specially designed tartan suit made out in the colours of the Mauritian flag. This is patented as Fowdar Tartan in Scotland; such is the patriotism and fervour of our community here. The Scottish Executive Motto: “One nation and many cultures” seem to sit very well with the Mauritians here.