Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (CLP)
Mangaluru, Jul 21: "The silver jubilee celebrations of UAE Tulu Koota-Dubai will be held at Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink Arena in Dubai on October 9 this year with a gran Tulu Parba," said C R Shetty, chief convener and founder of UAE Tulu Koota-Dubai.
Addressing a press meet here Tuesday July 21 here, C R Shetty said, "UAE Tulu Koota is one of the oldest associations in the UAE. In order to spread Tulu culture in Arab nations, UAE Tulu Koota-Dubai was founded 25 years back. On the occasion of its silver jubilee, around 4,000 residents people belonging to Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, and Beary communities residing in the UAE will be participating in the event."
He further said, "Dr Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala will be inaugurating event. Dr B R Shetty, founder and chairman of New Medical Centre (NMC), M Janaki Brahmavar, president, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, and many more eminent people will be present at the occasion. We request the Tulunadu people to attend the programme and make it a success," he added.
Organizer Daya Kirodian said, "The comedy kings of Tulu theatre, Devdas Kapikad, Naveen Padil, Bhojraj Vamanjoor and Arvind Bolar will entertain the crowds with humourous peformances, which will be the highlight of the event. Mangaluru cuisine of various communities, Yakshagana, dance drama, tiger dance, 'bhoota kola' etc will add colour to the celebration."
Devdas Kapikad remembering the 23rd 'Tulu Parba' said, "I was really impressed with the spirit of the audience. The organizers did a commendable job. Around 4,000 people had participated in the event and we are sure this time also it will be a grand success. I request Tulunadu people to come and participate in the celebration."
C R Shetty also requested all Tuluvas residing in and around the UAE to attend in large numbers with their friends and relatives and also requested everyone to come in traditional attires to give a festive touch to Tulu Parba.