Mangalore: Beary Literature, Culture Come to the Fore at Sammelana
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS/VA)
Mangalore, Dec 10: ‘Beary Sammelana 2011’ was inaugurated by releasing of five works from ‘Akshara Santha’ Harekala Hajabba at Town Hall here on Saturday December 10.
In his inaugural address though Hajabba addressed the audience in Kannada at first, heeding to the demands of the audience, he switched to Beary language. In his message he said, "Let there be support galore from all segments of the society towards education. Only educational revolution in the Beary community and society would bring changes."
Delivering his keynote address, president of Karnataka Beary Sahithya Academy M B Abdul Rahman said that people in Beary community love Kannada language as much as they love their mother tongue. The contribution of Bearys to Kannada language is remarkable, he noted.
Clarifying the issues raised by media as to why it is named 'Beary Sammelana 2011', instead of Beary Sahitya Sammelana 2011 (Beary Literature Convention – 2011) he said that this Sammelana is not merely focusing on literature but on the language and culture too. He added that Beary community is known for its hospitality, which is a unique factor in itself.
Kendra Beary Sahithya Parishad founder president Abdul Raheem introduced the works, 'Perime' – a research book, 'The Bearys of Tulunadu' by Prof B M Ichlangodu, 'Tulunadina Byarigalu' (translated by Thufail Mohammed), 'The Beary Language' (Dr Sushila P Upadyaya) and 'Beary Baashe' (translated by Dr Sushila P Upadyaya).
Former education minister B A Moideen inaugurated the exhibition, food mela and book stalls.
On the occasion Harekala Hajabba was honoured with the title ‘Akkarada Avadhootha’. An interactive session on the topic ‘Beary Badukina Tallanagalu’ (‘divergence in Beary life’) at 11 am was presided over by Umar T K, Bangalore. Atthur Cheyabba presented his paper. Hamid Pallya of Suvarna news channel hosted the programme.
During the day, the achievers in the field of Beary movements and language - Dr Kaup Mohammed Dubai, G A Bava Bangalore, Basheer Bykampady, Dr Akhtar Hussain, Altaf Hussain, Mansoor Hejamady Bahrain, S M Sharif Madikeri, Mohammed Hanif Haji Mangalore will be felicitated.
Poet Ayesha U K Ullal will preside over a poets’ meet at 4.30 pm. A comedy drama ‘Mahasabha’ in Beary language by Hussain Katipalla will be staged at 6.30 pm.
On Sunday December 11, ‘interaction with litterateur’ will be presided over by Vaidehi, Kendra Sahithya Academy award winner litterateur at 10 am. Dr Na D’Souza, Dr Jayanth Kaikini and P Sheshadri will take part. The valedictory ceremony will commence at 3.30 pm, B A Moideen will preside. CM Sadananda Gowda, Corporate affairs minister Dr Veerappa Moily, will participate as special guests.
Good number of people gathered for the first day of the Sammelana.
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