Doha: TKQ Tulu Parba showcases rich culture, unity in diversity
Daijiworld Media Network - Doha
Doha, Apr 21: Tuluvas residing in Qatar witnessed the rich cultural heritage their native land come alive with Tulu Koota hosting 'Tulu Parba-2013' on Friday April 19 at Al Ghazal Club in Doha.
Guests of honour Tukaram Poojary, Bhaskar Rai Kukkuvalli, Ravi Shetty were honoured with 'Panchavadyam' which showcased the rich traditional culture of Tulu Nadu.
The event was compered by Prarthana Shetty who was introduced on stage by cultural secretary Padmashree Shetty. The green signal for the first part of Tulu Parbha-2013 was given with the traditional dance form of Yakshagana Sthreevesha followed by a welcome dance to escort the guests to light the lamp. A Tulu song to welcome the audience then followed. A beautiful diya dance by young talented team of children lit up the stage.
Later, the audience were entertained with one hour of flawless performance of different dance forms depicting different stages and shades of life, which culminated with 'Janapada Dibbana', a traditional Tulu procession which involved 30 different characters such as Shoola, Navilu, Bannada Kode, tribal folk, Yakshagana characters, Bhootha Kola, Bonte, Kambula, Kumbara, Moorthe, Korida Katta, Natti Ponjovu, fishermen, Anarkali and Pili Vesha which symbolised the unity in the diversified culture of Tulu Nadu.
During the stage programme, Tulu Koota president Seethram Shetty welcomed the gathering and emphasized that youth must be initiated to learn more about their culture. Tulu Parba-2013 brochure was released by chief guest Nilanshu Dey, chairman of ICBF Advisory Board along with chief editior Prakash Ajila and team. Mementos were presented to pouplar music director Charan Das and Sathish Venkataramana who came all the way from Dubai in support of Tulu Koota Qatar.
Ravi Shetty, past president and main sponosr of the event in his brief introduction of guest of honour Prof Tukaram Poojary (history head of the department, SVS College, Bantwal) highlighted the contribution of Poojary to Tulu culture, Tulu baduku and appreciated his single-handed effort of now famous Rani Abbakka Adyayana Kendra at Bantwal. Past president Divakar Poojary later introduced guest of honour Vidhya Rathna Prof Bhaskara Rai Kukkuvalli (scholar and multi-talented personality from Tulu Nadu) and highlighted his contribution to Kannada and Tulu literature, culture and art and also media service. President and dignitaries on the dias felicitated Prof Poojary, Prof Kukkuvalli and Ravi Shetty with traditional shawla and presented them with mementos.
Thukaram Poojary and Bhaskar Rai Kukkuvalli spoke about the heritage of Tulu culture and praised Tulu Koota Qatar for the hard work in preserving and promoting our rich Tulu culture in this part of the world and also for imparting these values to the younger generation. President and dignitaries also felicitated chief guest Nilanshu Dey and presented him with a memento. Dey in his address appreciated Tulu Koota Qatar's consistent contribution to the community not only in culture front but also in meeting special needs.
The entire event was compered by energetic and enthusiastic Prarthana Shetty. Guest of honour Bhaskar Rai Kukkuvalli gave a timely and expert narration in original Tulu ridham. On the whole Tulu Parbha 2013.Cultural secretary Padmashree Shetty proposed vote of thanks
Prarthana handed over the dais to culutural secretary Padmashree Roshan Shetty, who has in turn invited Rajshekar Bappal to brief and introduce various artists of the drama. Bappal was the story writer and Director of "Tulu Drama Julie My Darling", a 75 minute drama with two songs and a complete entertainment combining comedy, love, emotion and a strong message for the society based on the life in the Gulf, beliefs, and values imparted to children and to the society. Charan Das of the 'Ashok Charan Nite Fame and Tulu films' led the music of the play.The play was choreographed by Milan Arun who is also a singer and the creative director of the play. The lyrics of the songs were written and sung by Charan Kumar from the 'Raagdev' fame in Mangalore. Milaan Arun.The play was lit up and sounds were provided by Pramod. The play brings out the truth behind the myth and prejudices of caste, money and dowry. The main characters of the play were portrayed as: Kuwait Mary - Milan Arun, Dubai Ram -Ramchandra Shetty, Julie (Daughter of Mary) - Akila Rao, Vijay (son of Ram) - Vijay Rai, Broker Benji – Ajay Raj, Thomasa (brother Mary) - Mohan jeppinamogaru, Saudi Mammuni - Mamouni, Vincy (drama actor)-Vincy Lobo, Qatar Rego - Albert Rego, Rego – Della Rego, Hotel supplier - Alron Rego.
Tulu Koota committee members, volunteers worked hard in presenting this exclusive event which was witnessed by Tulu expatriate community members in large numbers. Choreographers and directors for the event were Veena Rao, Milan Arun, Archana Shetty, Rajshekar Bappal, Roopesh Kumar, Chaitali Shetty, Akshaya Shetty. Overall cordination of the cultural event was done by the cultural secretary Padmashree Shetty. Mementos were presented to all the participants. Tea, snacks and dinner were served to the audience.