Dubai: Tulunadu language and culture was cherished at the, ‘Tulu Parba’ on Friday October 9, at Al Nasr Leisure land Ice Rink Auditorium, being organized by UAE Tulu Koota in its silver jubilee year.
Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari, Dr D Veerendra Heggade inaugurated the event along with Devadas Kapikad and Kudroli Ganesh who later also did not fail to entertain the auidence.
Dr Veerendra Heggade, who initiated the programme by lighting the traditional lamp, hoped that Tulu Nadu will enjoy all-pervading happiness through integrated development. To achieve this, he asked all concerned to seriously contemplate on past, present, and future.
He asserted that before implementing Netravati Diversion Plan, it needs to be scientifically scrutinized. He also felt that it is better to provide opportunities to people in lives through employment etc instead of just extending one time help financially, as such gestures will help the concerned life-long.
He appreciated Tulu Koota for keeping Tulu language and culture alive in the UAE and praised the rulers of Dubai for their generosity and tolerance towards all religions and people.
Renowned entrepreneur from Dubai, Dr B R Shetty, Ronald Colaco, Former MP, Jayaprakash Hegde, Tulu Sahitya Academy president, Janaki Brahmavar, former minister, Nagaraj Shetty, All India Tulu Okkoota president, Dharmapal Devadiga, Jayakrishna Shetty of Jaya Srikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti, Walter Nandalike of Daijiworld, Devadas Kapikad and Girish Shetty also participated as chief guests.
Comedy, magic, rich cultural programmes, grand procession were all a part of the celebration held during the event. Food representing the region of Tulunadu, and sports competitions made the occasion a delight to all.
‘Telikeda Bolli’ Devadas Kapikad and his team presented a humorous short play. The act presented by Kapikad, along with Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Aravind Bolar, Satish Bindale, Sunil Chitrapur and Jyotish Shetty that gave.
‘Vismaya Jadoo’ fame Kudroli Ganesh’s skills held the audiences spellbound. Jasmita Vivek’s performance marked to showcase the richness of Tulu culture with his act.
With Tulunadu’s ‘Chennu Kunita’, ‘Kandeelu Kunita’, Huli Vesha’, ‘Yakshagana’ etc, his team won over the hearts of the people. A team of artistes led by Prashant Devadiga rendered saxophone performance, which too came in for lavish praise. ‘Appana Tyaga’ skit directed by Jayaram also came off beautifully.
A grand procession, which was organized during the programme, upheld the culture of harmony cherished by Tulu Nadu with a chariot in which Bharat Mata was seated, Mother Teresa created by Mangalore Konkans, Tipu Sultan of Dubai Bearys Cultural Forum, Koti Chennaya of Billavas, team of Yakshagana artistes from ‘Yaksha Mitraru Dubai’, Huli Veshas, saxophone artistes, Chende, and other musical instruments.
UAE Tulu Koota president, C R Shetty, welcomed everyone and delivered introductory address. The programme was presented by Dayanand Kattalsar.
