Pics: Umesh Marpalli
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Mar 2: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District Co-Operative Fish Marketing Federation Limited, Mangaluru on Sunday March 1 organized a grand ‘Malpe Sambrama Beach Festival – 2015’ with grandeur at Malpe beach here. The festival was held as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Federation.
The beach festival was inaugurated by Dr G Shankar by watering a coconut sapling.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Shankar said, "The Federation has succeeded in fulfilling the demands of fishermen. The organization has submitted a few appeals to the central and the state governments."
Kannada film actor, 'Challenging Star' Darshan distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions. He was also felicitated on the occasion.
Acknowledging the honour, Darshan said, "I feel pleased to be here. The fishermen are our real heroes because they struggle day and night for their livelihood, not bothering about heavy winds and floods during monsoons."
He affed, "Every profession has its own significance. People should not be afraid of criticism. We just have to work honestly and sincerely.
"Eye contact is very important while acting. Life is neither easy nor difficult as we think. One should commit oneself to a goal and do justice to it."
Former MLA Raghupati Bhat remembered the founder of the Federation, the late R D Mendon, and congratulated the Federation on achieving a milestone.
Yashpal Suvarna, president of Fish Marketing Federation presided over the programme.
Artist Prakash Shetty of Chitra-Mitra team created an amazing work of art at the festival.
Several competitions were held throughout the day, such as beach volleyball, kabbadi, tug-of-war and swimming for men and beach throwball, kabbadi and tug-of-war for women.
Prior to the diamond jubilee event, dog show and competition, kite flying by 'Team Mangalore' and traditional fishing event "Kai Rampani" were held. Drawing competitions for children, seafood dishes for coastal food lovers and sand arts were also part of the festival.
Renowned film singer Rajesh Krishnan and team peformed a musical nite followed by dance performances by the famous 'Bharghavi' troupe.
An ocean of people witnessed the grand success of the Malpe beach fest and enjoyed every moment of it
The valedictory of the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Federation will be held in Mangaluru.
Prasanna, Chandresh and Satish Chithrapady were masters of ceremony for the cultural event.
Ajith Kumar Rai Maladi, Yuvaraj, CMC president, Udupi, Prashanth Amin, Lalaji R Mendon and others were present.