Media Release
Riyadh, Dec 9: BARSA (Bunts Association, Riyadh Saudi Arabia) celebrated their 14th anniversary with a befitting event in Riyadh.
Most of the members and their families and friends attended the grand celebration, which was ably compered by BARSA cultural secretary Sucheta, the ever energetic Mahadev Shetty and Dweesha Shetty.
BARSA general secretary Nitin Rai Kukkevalli welcomed the guests with his warm words. The dignitaries including president Jagdish Shetty, vice-president Balakrishna Shetty, former presidents Mahesh Hegde and Santosh Shetty and all the committee members were invited on stage. The programme began with the lighting of lamp by president, vice-president and senior BARSA members Ramesh Shetty and Vijay Rai.
Drithi Shetty sang the traditional prayer song which was appreciated by the audience. BARSA former president Mahesh Hegde and BARSA president Jagdish Shetty emphasized the need for BARSA unity at all costs and requested the members to support its charity activities.
A minute's silence was observed for the sad demise of Raghu N Shetty, father of Mallika Mada, one of the most active members of the Association.
The day was marked with cultural activities by BARSA members and children. Daiwik, Parineeth Shetty, Paritosh Shetty, Dhriti Shetty and Sanjana mesmerized the crowd with their talents.
Nitin Rai Kukkevali, Dr Vanishree S Shetty, evergreen Deepak Shetty and Balakrishna Shetty were at their best in the few skits that were central to the day.
Songs by Santosh Shetty, Dr Vanishree S Shetty, Mahadev Shetty and Santosh Shetty Hebri delighted the audience.
A lucky draw was held and the winners got some amazing gifts.
The day will be remembered for the traditional Bunt community 'Guthu' performance by Mohan Shetty and his talented team. It was a performance which brought back memories of the traditional Guthu Houses. Deepak Shetty with his triple act, Anish Shetty, Prashnath Rai, Prashanth Shetty, Sheetal S Shetty and Sujata M Shetty in traditional roles, Lingraj as Aati Kodanje and Varun Shetty as 'Tulunada Pili' enthralled the crowd. Mahaheva Shetty with his vast stage experience entertained the crowd with timely punches from traditional Tulu dialects.
The day's another attraction was Tulunada traditional 'Tarayi Katta', a game which was won by BARSA president Jagdish Shetty.
Lunch was served in a traditional way on plantain leaves with mouthwatering traditional Mangalorean dishes.
BARSA president Jagdish Shetty and vice-president Balkrishna Shetty thanked all the members, who supported directly or indirectly for the grand success of BARSA anniversary programme.