Mangaluru: It was an eventful day of celebrations and jubiliations for the very enthusiastic 600 children residing in of 10 different orphanage schools across the city as it was a day to set themselves free and enjoy the day.
Leaving behind their blues, these children rejoiced, played, danced and lived every moment. What more, while many were busy with their friends, some mingled around and made new friends. All in all, the giggles, smiles and cheers of the children boosted the spirits of even the organisers and the onlookers.It was a platform provided to the children by Rotary and Rotaract club to showcase their hidden skills in sports and inborn talents in the cultural events.
Rotary Club of Mangaluru central jointly with Rotaract Club of Mangaluru City organised their 18th Annual Orphanage Olympics exclusively for the inmates of the different Orphanages operating in and around the district on November 27 at Sharada High School. It was a one day long fun fair, joy filled festival of sports and carnival Of cultural events wherein 600 inmates of the orphanages after a spectacular, colourful march past session, actively participated with zeal and enthusiasm. It was a memorable day for them.
Chancellor of Nitte University Dr. Vinay Hegde in his inaugural address lauded the selfless service of Rotary by responding to the needs of children by providing a platform and an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and talents in order to eliminate social inequality.
President of Sharada Institutions Prof M.B. Puranik was the guest of honour, who in is address advocated that the voluntary service organisations should strive hard to eliminate the social evil, inequality and backward feeling prevailing in the society.
In the sports and cultural events, Bala Samrakshana Kendra, Kuthar Padau emerged champions and Swami Shradhanand Sevashram, Balmatta won the runner-up prize.
Chairman of the organising committee Dr. Devdas Rai revealed that this event is a part of their Community development oriented service project, the aim and objective is to bring a smile on the faces of the lovely children and a feeling that they are not lonely.
President of the Club Rtn. Anil Gonsalves welcomed, Asst. Governor zone II Vinayak Prabhu, Charter President Rtn. Premanath Kudva, President of Rotaract Club of Mangaluru City. Rtr. Yathish Salian, Secretary Rtr. Shivaprasad Bhat were present. Secretary Rtn. Raymond D’Cunha proposed a vote of thanks. Rtn. K.M.Hegde compered the program.
