WHAT’S ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013 World Tulu convention stuns all Tuluvas in Kuwait he World Tulu Convention amazed Cultural Secretary, Suresh Salian and all the antiques and sweets displayed in a very tradi- 8th Schedule of the Constitution. The world Tuluvas in Kuwait with a massive line of committee members the Vishwa Tulu tional manner. Tulu Convention Souvenir was released in Tguest-list, an array of cultural programs, Sammelana reached out to the hearts of the The Convention was announced open innovative and creative manner by Managing Tulu Discussions, dance performances by people. The event started off with a tradition- with the Lighting of the Lamp and welcome Committee members and esteemed guests. ‘Excellent’ Group, a Tulu Drama ‘Nank al procession. The procession for both the speech by President, Ramesh Kidiyoor. In his All the former Presidents of Tulukoota Kuwait Matherla Bodu’ by Lakhumi Thanda and a days charmed kids and adults alike, with the speech, he welcomed all the guests and were present on the grand event of World Yakshaganaon Gandiva Biruva. The World traditional Tiger dances, jokers, dancers, thanked everyone who worked hard for the Tulu convention 2013. Tulu Convention that took place on the 17th Chende, an elephant and much more. The convention. He also informed the audience Guest hosts Manohar Prasad & Tonse and 18th October at the American welcome team made an impressive presenta- that the foremost motto of the event was to Pushkal Kumar along with Bhavishya Shetty, International School Kuwait with full packed tion with traditional food items, Tulunadu support the Inclusion of Tulu Language to the Shobha Bhandary & Swarna Shetty hosted crowd, was a grand success with superlative the event with grace and grandeur. The First performance given by everyone. day of the event witnessed various cultural Shri Dr D. Veerendra Heggade, in a mes- activities by different associations of sage sent to the association, expressed his Karnataka in Kuwait. Billava Sangha Kuwait deep desire to be a part of the convention as contributed a very touching performance on the preparations of the event was taking the twin heroes of Tulu Nadu, Koti Chennaya. place since fairly some time now. He men- Bunts Kuwait showed Tulu Naduda Porlu and tioned that he could not attend the function Navartna Madmalna Porlu. Kuwait Canara due to unavoidable reasons and wished that Welfare Association displayed an excellent the Convention would continue with the traditional dance, while Navachetna Yuvaka same tradition and aim of the World Tulu Mandal beautifully danced on a Fishermen Convention of Ujire. dance. United Mangaloreans of Kuwait well Vivek Rai, founder of Tulu Sahithya exhibited the ritual of the “Roce” event which Academy, presided over this Vishwa Tulu takes place a day before every Mangalore Sammelana. The guests for the first day was Christian wedding. Ivan D’Souza, General Secretary of the As per the custom, the convention wit- Karnataka Congress Pradesh Samithi and for nessed two Tulu language discussions the following day was Abhay Chandra Jain, (Shibira) conducted one on each day. The first Youth Sports and Fisheries Minister. The Shibira was based “The Role of the Media and Ambassador of India to Kuwait, Satish C Publications in the upbringing of Tulu Mehta, was present at the event. He was felic- Language and Culture” and the participants itated and in his speech he wished the very were VivekRai, Sharfuddin BS, Vaman best for Tulu Koota Kuwait. Nandavar, Manohar Prasad & Astro Mohan. The guest list included B.R. Shetty, a well- Following day “Tulu Nadu Culture - Yesterday, known businessman, Professor Dr. Abdul Today & Tomorrow” was discussed by Vivek Rahman, Academician, Professor Dr. Vaman Rai, Vijay Kumar Kodialbail, Dayanand Nandavar, writer and professor, his wife Prof. Kattalsar & Mrs Chandrakala Nandavar. Chandrakala Nandavar, Dr. Chandrashekar, The first day of the event was concluded Managing Director of Adarsh Hospital Udupi, with an energetic performance given by International Photographer -Astro Mohan, Yakshagana artists on Gandiva Biruva, while Social Worker Harish Pergade, famous drama the second day had the audience clap with artist and director Vijay Kumar Kodialbail, laughter on the performance of the Lakhumi Janapada artist Dayanand Kattalsar, Raymond Thanda Group on “Nank Matherla Bodu”, led D’Souza of the World Fame, Editor Chief of by Kishore D Shetty. Udayvani, Manohar Prasad and expert in The Convention came to an end with mimicry and hosting Tonse Pushkal Kumar, Vivek Rai’s speech on the brief of the Khaled Hamdan Al Saif, CEO and Deputy Convention. Note: Raffle Draw has been post- Chairman and Ali Al Khandary, poned and to be held during AGM-Annual Administration and Training Manager of General Body Meeting which will be held on National Petroleum Services Company. Friday, December 13, 2013 at 6 pm Venue: Under the able leadership of President Khaitan Indian Community School Ramesh Kidiyoor, with the co-ordination of Auditorium. .