Media Release
Kuwait, Nov 1: Jam-packed audience, honourable and distinguished personalities from Tulunadu as guests, colourful and heart touching welcome to the guest, divine welcome dance, Tembere 2, a unique and spectacular show with more than 100 Tulu Koota Kuwait (TKK) talented artists and most awaited Tulu comedy drama ‘Paniyere Avandina’ by ‘Telekeda Bolli’ Devdas Kapikad and his ‘Cha Parka’ team.
The mega festival of Tulu Koota Kuwait, ‘Tulu Parba 2018’, created a new history by breaking all its previous records and most of all one among the best events in Kuwait. Tulu Parba 2018 was held on October 26 at the American International School, Kuwait.
The chief guest of the event was Pramod Madhwaraj, former minister, government of Karnataka, and as well managing trustee of Malpe Madhwaraj Charitable Trust, assisting poor and needy patients. Guest of honour Roshan D’Souza Belman, founder, Humanity Trust and guest artiste ‘Telikeda Bolli’ Devdas Kapikad, Kuwaiti adventurer Ali Albairami and all other guests were welcomed and received at the ingress in a traditional way. Tiny kids of age 2 to 6 years dressed in traditional Indian costume at the front row showering flower petals along with TKK first lady Reshma Wilson D’Souza sprinkling rose water, joint secretary Shalini Vijay Shetty and Vasanthi Sudhakar Shetty welcomed the guests with Arathi and Thilaka. All other beautiful ladies of TKK dressed colorfully were lined-up on both sides of the passage and gave a ‘Poorna Kumbha Swagatha’ and escorted the dignitaries to the auditorium by procession. The Chande beats added a special ethnic ambiance to this.
The celebration kicked off with a curtain raiser, and comperes Jayalakshmi V Karkal and Lional R Mascarenhas welcomed the dignitaries with a brief introduction, followed by the Kuwait and Indian National Anthem. The invocation dance ‘Pushpanjali’ asking God to protect all from evil and remove all the obstacles, was performed by Nritta Dyana team and choreographed by Arundhathi John. The dazzling evening officially commenced with the lighting of the lamp by the management and advisory committee members and the dignitaries. This was followed by the release of the souvenir of Tulu Parba 2018.
The charming president, Wilson D’Souza in his address to the gathering welcomed the respected dignitaries, guests, sponsors and members. He gave a brief report on the achievements and activities of the association during the year including, family picnic, Rasamanjari, blood donation camp, welfare activities and financial support extend to the various organisations and individuals during the year. He also thanked all the sponsors, well wishers, committee members and volunteers for their support and contribution towards the success of all the activities of association.
Mega event like Tulu Parba 2018 was only possible with the support from the sponsors and well-wishers. During the event, TKK honored all its sponsors as a gesture to express the gratitude towards their support. John Simon, group manager, marketing, Corporate Sales & Events, Al Mulla Exchange, the event sponsor, in a brief note congratulated TKK and mentioned about features of their new Al Mulla Exchange Online/Mobile App. Tulu Koota Kuwait expressed its sincere gratitude to Al Mulla Exchange for their continued support for all the events of TKK and a long relation.
Tulu Koota Kuwait distributed scholarship for eligible students for their further studies and certificate of merit for those TKK children who outperformed in 10th Grade and 12th Grade examinations. TKK committee members Nakre Sathishchandra Shetty, Foustin Pinto, Sathish Acharya and Kavitha Kidyoor were honoured for their outstanding service and dedication for the association. As a token of respect and appreciation to their respective dedicated work, Roshan D’Souza Belman, social worker and founder of Humanity Trust and Telikeda Bolli Devdas Kapikad for his contribution in the field of Tulu drama were felicitated on this occasion. TKK also honoured with memento, shawl and flower bouquet to the chief guest Pramod Madhwaraj as a token of respect and gratitude. Madhwaraj greeted and appreciated all Tuluvas in Kuwait for working together as one family and involving the association in various socio-cultural and welfare activities. Dr Preeti Shetty well-coordinated the felicitation programme.
Tulu Koota Kuwait under an oath to promote the culture of Tulunadu, every year puts its fullest energy and efforts to showcase and enrich the cultural and traditional values of Tulunadu and pass it on to the next generation. Tembere is one of the finest and unique cultural show that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Tulunadu. After a grand success of its first part which as presented during the Tulu Parba 2017, TKK again presented the second part of Tembere extending all its boundaries like previous year. This magnificent show conceptualised and directed by Suresh Salian, written by Tharendra P Shettigar, voice given by Tharendra P Shettigar and Shalini Vijay and was presented by more than 100 TKK members. The senior members of committee extended their full support in coordination at stage and during the rehearsals.
The main attraction of the day remained the Tulu drama 'Paniyere Avandina' by the 'Cha Parka' group led by Telikeda Bolli Devdas Kapikad. A team of 16 well known artist including Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Thimmappa Kulal, Sathish Bandale and other prominent artist presented the super hit drama written, directed by ‘Telikeda Bolli’ Devdas Kapikad. The audience went into roars of laughter and sat through the end of the drama enjoying every bit of the show.
The programme was well coordinated by the cultural secretary, Ronald D’Souza, while the vote of thanks was rendered by the general secretary, Jagadeeshwara Shanubhogue U. The sound and lightings were provided by Waves Events & Rentals Kuwait, photography done by Alban D’Souza, makeup done by Ajay Ghosh & team, stage setting by Sathish & team, and James Paul provided the space and support for practice and preparations. Relay slides by Ramesh Bhandary & team and souvenir artwork was designed by Manoj Kumar.
Jet Airways were also thanked for their hospitality concerning travel related requirements and supporting entire guest artistes for their to-and-fro Mangaluru Kuwait journey.
Audience were also given snack boxes and fruit juice at the end of the event.