Abu Dhabi: Grand celebration marks 19th anniversary of Billawara Balaga
Media Release
Abu Dhabi, May 6: The association of Billawas in Abu Dhabi celebrated their 19th anniversary with loads of cultural events and fun-filled activities, dances and comedy skits. The grand celebration took place at the Al Dhafra Hareb Hall, Mina Road, Abu Dhabi on Friday May 3.
The event began at 11.30 am with a prayer by Jyothi Kiran followed by welcome dance by Driti Kiran. The inauguration of the anniversary began with lighting of traditional lamp by Purnima Manohar, Sunitha Jagannath, Bindiya Pradeep, Jyothi Kiran and Sneha Praveen.
Convener of Billawara Balaga and founder member Manohar Tonse welcomed the guests and audience and thanked them for attending the anniversary in large numbers. The guests of the day Jeethendra Suvarna, president, Billawas Dubai and Northern Emirates, and Daya Kirodian, convenor, Billawara Balaga Dubai, were called on to the dais and honoured with bouquets.
Several beautiful dances were presented by little kids, choreographed by Pawan Poojari, followed by group dance by Abu Dhabi Balaga children directed by Ritesh. The participants were Muktika Manohar, Deeksha Dayanand and Hanna Sara. It was followed by another dance by Nishka Pradeep, Sara, Muktika Manohar, Mahima Madhav, Nishika, Sanika, Lakshita, Isny and Macline Fernandes.
A wonderful Bharatanatyam was presented by Sarita Daya Kirodian and Prapti.
Satish Poojary, honorary president of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha and past secretary of Billawas Dubai & NE accompanied by his wife Swarna was felicitated for his relentless and untiring service to the Billawa community and Kannadigas as well. Thereafter, Madhav Gundibail with his wife was honoured for his humble and continuous support to Billawara Balaga over the past few years as the main sponsor.
Other main sponsors of the event invited on to the dais and honored were Abu Khalid of Al Boshia, Satish Venkatraman of Chilly Willy and Ashok Anchan.
Loads of cultural events were presented thereafter which entertained the audience throughout the event. A few humorous skits were presented namely Ammeregu Jwara, Vijay Clinic, Toys Show and Dead Body, directed by Pradeep. The artistes were Pradeep Kirodian, Ritesh Melwyn, Neeladhar, Ida, Wilfred, Gypson, Devdas. Rasamanjari by Imtiyaz, Melwyn, Ida Melwyn, Ashok Anchan followed.
To entertain the kids, a wonderful magic show was presented by well-known magician Nasir.
A bodybuilding show was presented by bodybuilder Chetan.
A sumptuous buffet was arranged for all. The little kids who participated in the dances were given gifts. Vote of thanks was proposed by Manohar Tonse. Committee members who supported the entire event under advise of Kishore Kotian were Pradeep Kirodian, Suresh Salian, Nanda Poojari, Praveen Bolur, Dayanand Bangera, Suresh Amin, Neeladhar, Nitin Kumar, Kutty Poojari Manohar Tonse, and Shankar Amin.
A grand raffle draw was held and prizes were given away to the winners.