Media Release
Abu Dhabi, Sep 27: Billawara Balaga Abu Dhabi, one of the oldest Billawa organizations in the Gulf region, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a variety of dances, skits, games, orchestra and Yakshagana at Al Dhafra Hareb Hall (near Fish Market), Mina, Abu Dhabi on October 31 (Friday) at 10 am.
Billawara Balaga Abu Dhabi formed in 1994, with the goal of integrating and caring and sharing for the community members, has inspired the birth of many Billawa associations in the Gulf region. The Balaga has honored dignitaries and artistes who were invited from India on the occasion of anniversary programmes. Several popular Tulu plays were successfully staged in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as part of anniversary programmes with local artistes from the community. Picnics were conducted and Deepavali festivals were celebrated regularly. Financial help was rendered to needy community members and Billawa organizations back home. Teenagers and women were encouraged to exhibit their talent on the stage. Outstanding Billawas in UAE were honoured.
Most importantly, for the past few years, Billawara Balaga Abu Dhabi has been actively distributing scholarships to the needy and poor Billawa children in and around Mangalore.
Manohar Tonse, convenor and committee ,embers of Billawara Balaga Abu Dhabi request Billawas to attend the 20th anniversary family get-together programme in large numbers.
For more details contact:
Manohar Tonse 050-5212079 (coordinator)
Pradeep Kirodian 050-4953432
Suresh Salian 050-8192637.
Nanda Poojary 050 4191340
Dayananda Bangera 050-4432019
Shankar Amin 050-4177347
Pravin Boloor 050-6210962
Nitin Kumar 050-1578066
Kutty Suvarna 050-6820694
Suresh Amin 056-2190958
Bharath Amin 055-2298192
Janardan 0505214496
Advisor: Kishor Kotian 050-6159687