Media Release

Dubai, Apr 26: With the aim of promoting Kannada language literacy among the younger generation of non-resident Kannadigas, ‘Kannada Mitraru UAE’ has been running the ‘Kannada Paatha Shaale Dubai’, an initiative led by Shashidhar Nagarajappa and 60 volunteers, for the past 11 years. It has now grown to become the world's largest Kannada language school outside Karnataka, currently imparting Kannada education to 1,250 children in Dubai. This school is run by 60 volunteers and 20 teachers who work without any renumeration since 2014 . They run this free school initiative on a principle of 'Don’t charge, Don’t Pay' policy.

Kannada Paatha Shaale Dubai, under the aegis of Kannada Mitraru UAE, is set to host its grand ‘Samaroopa Samaarambha 2025' on Sunday, April 27 at Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai. The event will celebrate the school’s commitment to promoting Kannada language and culture among the diaspora.

The event will run from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with the main stage programme scheduled between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM. Complimentary lunch will be served at 1:00 PM.

Kannada Mitra Award and Best Teacher Awards will be presented on the occasion. Traditional dance, music performances, skits, and literary presentations by students and teachers will be part of the grand event.

Several respected personalities from the Kannada community in UAE will attend and support the event.

The event is being organized with the active participation of the entire Kannada Paatha Shaale Dubai team, who have worked tirelessly to make the event a grand success.