Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 3: St Aloysius Gonzaga School, celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava at Gonzaga Hall on November 1. Tanvi Rao, a renowned Kannada film, television, dance, and theatre artiste, graced the occasion as a chief guest. She emphasized the importance of Kannada language and culture and encouraged everyone to proudly identify as ‘Kannadigas’, no matter where they are in this world.

Principal Fr Melwyn Anil Lobo SJ said, “Those who are born as ‘Kannadigas’ should take pride in our ‘Kannada Nadu, Nudi’ (Kannada land and language)."

The event was inaugurated uniquely by the dignitaries. Several dance performance, songs, and short dramas were presented to showcase the culture and heritage of the Kannada land. Italian teacher Prof Marcella Valvo and her students and the vice principals Laurel D'Souza and Aparna Suresh were present.

The programme was organized by the Kannada language teachers. This celebration of Kannada Rajyotsava truly demonstrated the rich culture of Karnataka and the message of preserving and cherishing the Kannada language.