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Kuwait: Tulu Koota Kuwait is pleased to kick start the Annual Tulu Parba Competitions yet again, and is pleased to invite one and all to participate in the Competitions to be held on Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Indian Community School Auditorium, Khaitan.
Join us for an enthusiastic and amusing day with lots of excitement, fun and creativity.
Competitions chalked out for various age groups include:
Online photo contest for age group 0-2 years,
Little Star Contest age group 2-4 years;
Tulunadu Kula Kasabu depicting rural occupation of Tulunadu age group 4-6 years,
Coloring, Drawing, Memory Game, Solo Dance and Group Dance competitions.
Adults can also enjoy by competing in fun filled competitions like eating sweet potatoes, idli eating , preparation of puffed rice delicacies –Bajil the Tulunadu Tindi and Group Fancy Dress while the couples will compete to win the title “Apoorpa da Jodi”.
On occasion of Tulu world convention planned by Tulukoota Kuwait during 17& 18th October 2013, this year a few competitions are open to all people of Karnataka origin.
These competitions are :
Mask Making for age group 12 and above
Group dance for Teenage group 12 to 19.
TKK also invites with open arms all the associations of Karnataka origin to take part in the Group Dance for age group above 19 theme folks of Karnataka.
The winners of the Biggest Loser – weight loss competition will also be announced on Tuluparba competition day.
For further details and registrations, one can contact:
Jaya Karkal 66958848
Vanitha Dias 94996459
Ronald Dsouza 99865712
Geetha Suvarna 66526160
Rekha Sachu 65044521
Swarna Shetty 99006934
Wilson D’souza 97875789
You can also send an email to: secretary@tulukootakuwait.org, tulparba@gmail.com for registration inquiries and assistance
For more details on the rules and regulations please visit our website tulukootakuwait.org
Kindly rush to give your names for registrations as the last date for accepting registrations is 20th September 2013.
RULES FOR TULUPARBA COMPETITIONS 2013
Competitions Open to Tulukoota Kuwait Members:
Facebook Photo Contest: “My baby My beautiful world”
Age group 0-2 Years as on 27th September 2013
1. This category is open to all participants age group 0-2 years
2. Contest will be online on Tulukoota face book page
3. Number of likes will decide the winner
4. Voting starts with loading of first photo on 5th September 2013
5. One child one photo will be allowed
6. Photos for participating child should be emailed to: tuluparba@gmail.com
7. Like Tulukoota Kuwait facebook page; and share it with your friends to earn maximum likes for your kid
8. Winners will be announced based on likes received until : 12:00 am 26th September 2013
9. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership of the parent is a must for participation
Little Star Contest:
Age group Above 2- 4 years – as on 27th September 2013
1. This category is open to all participants age from: Above 2 to 4 years
2. Time limit : 2 minutes
3. Parents are not allowed on the stage
4. Participants must dress to portray ( fairy tale prince/princess Indian /Western outfit allowed)
5. Child is free to showcase any of his talent ( dance, nursery rhymes, sing, talk anything the child feels happy and is comfortable to do)
6. Music piece if any to be played should be emailed to : tuluparba@gmail.com; along with participant name membership number or be submitted on an USB atleast 3 days prior to the competition
7. Child will be judged on his confidence, interaction with audience, dress, talent and presence on stage
8. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership of parent is a must for participation
Tulunadu Kula Kasabu:
Age group Above 4 -6 Years- as on 27th September 2013
1. This category is open to all participants age from : Above 4- 6 years
2. Time limit: 2 minutes
3. Parents are not allowed on stage
4. Participants must dress to portray Tulunadu traditional/rural occupations
5. White collared jobs are excluded from this competition
6. One minute intro in Tulu( Who am I- meaning occupation being portrayed, role in society, how has modernization affected this occupation good/bad)
7. Participant will be judged by the impact left on audience with the occupation portrayed, dressing, speech, creativity, props and overall presentation
8. External audio/music piece/prompting is not allowed
9. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait Membership of parent is must for participation
Coloring Competition:
Age group Above 4 -6 Years- as on 27th September 2013
1. This category is open to all participants age from : Above 4-6 years
2. Time limit : 30 minutes
3. Children will be provided with simple to complex picture for coloring depending on the age
4. Coloring paper is being provided by Tulukoota Kuwait
5. Material will be brought by the participants ( pencils, eraser, writing pad, color pencils)
6. Water color is not allowed
7. Judging is based on neatness and color relevance
8. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership of the parent is a must for participation
Solo Dance:
Age group : Above 6-9 Years as on 27th Sept 2013
: This category is open to Male & Female for the above age groups
1. Time limit : 3 minutes
2. Participants can perform on any song ( any languages)
3. Participants performing on Tulu songs will be given bonus marks
4. Only participant is allowed entry to back stage 30 minutes before performance
5. Song to be provided in advance at the time of registration by email to : tuluparba@gmail.com or by USB at atleast 3 days prior to the competition.
6. Only the performing song will be saved in the USB for easy coordination by Operations crew during competition
7. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership of parent is must for participation
Drawing Competition:
Age group Above 6 -9 Years- as on 27th September 2013
1. This category is open to all participants age from : Above 6-9 years
2. Time limit : 40 minutes
3. Topic : Tulunadu village scenery
4. Coloring paper is being provided by Tulukoota Kuwait
5. Material will be brought by the participants ( pencils, eraser, writing pad, color pencils)
6. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership of the parent is a must for participation
Group Dance :
Age group – Above 9-12 Years As on 27th September 2013
This category is open to Male & Female participants for the above age groups
1. Time limit : 3 minutes
2. Participants can perform on any song ( any languages)
3. Participants performing on Tulu songs will be given bonus marks
4. Maximum number of participants allowed in each group : 8
5. Minimum number of participants allowed to perform in a group: 3
6. Only participant will be allowed entry to back stage 30 minutes before the performance
7. Song to be provided in advance at time of registration by email to : tuluparba@gmail.com ; or by USB atleast 3 days prior to competions
8. Only performing song will be saved in USB for easy coordination by Operations Crew during competition
9. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership of parent is must for participation
10. Repetition of songs is not promoted ; hence participant might be advised to make a different choice in case any song is repeating more than 2 times in the program
Group Fancy Dress:
Age group: Open to all
1. This category is open to male & female participants of all age group including kids
2. Time limit: 2 minutes
3. External audio music can be played
4. External prompting will not be allowed
5. Maximum number of participants in each group: 8
6. Minimum number of participants in each group:3
7. Only participants will be allowed to enter backstage 30 minutes prior to the competition
8. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership is a must for participation
Idli Eating : ( Women)
( Age group above 18 years)- as on 27th Sept 2013
1. This category is open to Female – above 18 years
2. Time limit : 2 minutes
3. Idlis will be sold out at Tulukoota Kuwait counter
4. Winners will be identified based on (Quantity eaten without wastage)
5. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership is a must for participation
Sweet Potato Eating : ( Men)
( Age group above 18 years)- as on 27th Sept 2013
1. This category is open to Male – above 18 years
2. Time limit : 3 minutes
3. Boiled sweet potato 1kg packet will be sold at Tulukoota Kuwait counter
4. Winners will be identified based on (Quantity eaten without wastage)
5. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership is a must for participation
Bajil d Tuluvere Tindi: ( Mixed group – Men /Women)
1. Main ingredient : Puffed rice ( Bajil)
2. Time limit : 40 minutes
3. Any sweet/sour/spicy dish variety that can be prepared with puffed rice
4. Participants can bring along fried, roasted, boiled/parboiled/ground/powdered items or any add ons to be mixed along with the dish or for garnishing
5. No fire/gas stove will be used on venue for cooking
6. All necessary ingredients will be brought by participants
7. Dish will be prepared at the venue
8. Judging will be on taste, flavor, uniqueness of dish, ingredients used, and the participant should be able to explain the making of the dish or any questions relevant to it
9. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership important for participation
Couples
Apoorpa da Jodi:
1. Valid Tulukoota Kuwait membership is a must for registration
2. Participants are required to dress portraying various styles of Tulunadu
3. Display of any talent of their choice – active participation by both ( 2 minutes)
4. Judging is based on entry, confidence, pose, perfectness of attire, costume, accessories, props, talent, spontaneity on stage.
Group Dance
Age Group: Above 12-19 years as on 27th September 2013
1. Open to all TKK members & non-members
2. All participants in the group should be of Karnataka origin residing in Kuwait
3. Competition is open for age group above 12 to 19 and age will be calculated as on 27.09.2013
4. Number of participants : Minimum is 3 and maximum is 8
5. Time allotted is 3 minutes on the stage
6. Performance on Tulu Song will carry bonus points
7. Song should be provided in advance at the time of registration through USB or by email – tuluparba@gmail.com.
8. Repetition of songs is not preferred; hence participant will be advised to make a different choice of song in case it is observed that any song is being repeated in the program over 2 times.
9. Judges decisions are final
10. Registration form is mandatory & should be duly filled and submitted before the last date- 20th September 2013.
11. Any false / misleading information provided in registration may result to disqualifying/cancellation of the group participation
Mask Making :
1. Open to all TKK members & non-members
2. All participants should be natives of Karnataka origin, residing in Kuwait
3. Competition is open for all participants age above 12 years and will be calculated as on 27.09.2013
4. Time allotted : 90 minutes
5. Theme is based on Tulunadu culture like: Yakshagana,Kola,Bhoota; Pili etc
6. Tracing of image is not allowed
7. Colouring, Painting, Craft work, drawing allowed
8. A small write up on the character of mask should be brought along by the participant for display.
9. All required materials should be carried by the participants
10. No readymade printouts should be used to stick over the mask.
Group Dance ( Only For Associations of Karnataka)
Age Group : Above 19
Theme: Folk
Rules & Regulations :
1. Open to all associations from Karnataka in Kuwait
2. Each participant should be a valid member of the association
3. Registrations for the competition will be handled through Association Gen Secretary
4. Competition is open for age group 19 & above and age will be calculated as on 27.09.2013
5. Each association can register only one group
6. Number of participants : Minimum is 3 and maximum is 8
7. Song should be provided in advance at the time of registration through USB or email (tuluparba@gmail.com)
8. Performance should be theme based – only on folk songs of Karnataka
9. Judges decision are final
10. Registration form should be duly filled and submitted before the last date.
11. Last date for registration of associations is : 15th September 2013
General Terms & Conditions :
1. Categories may be cancelled or modification in rules & regulation can be done at any time by the organizers.
2. False/misleading details furnished by participants at the time of registration might lead to disqualification of individual/group from the competitions.
