Media Release
Abu Dhabi, Oct 28: Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha has organised the "KARNATAKA RAJYOTSAVA" celebration with traditional gaiety and splendor, which will be held at India Social & Cultural Centre, Mina Road, Abu Dhabi on (Friday) 6th November, 2015 from 10.30 am onwards.
The Chief Guest for the event will be HE T P Seetharam, Ambassador of India to UAE and inaugurated by DR.D.VEERENDRA HEGGADE, Dharmadarshi, Shri Kshetra Dharmasathala. The event will be presided by Mrs (Dr) & Dr.B.R.Shetty, Patron, UAE Kannadigas.
The award "Da-Ra Bendre Prashasthi" will be given to Mr.Irshad Moodbidri (writer, Poet, Columnist & Journalist) in recognition of his outstanding, dedicated & distinguished service for Kannada language & culture during the Rajyotsava Celebration.
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha President Sarvotham Shetty said various programmes will be staged during the celebrations.
Variety of Kannada Group Dances :
(1) "Guruvandane" choreographed by Nruthya Vidushi rohini Ananth
(2) Beesuva Kamsale choreographed by Nruthya Vidushi Rohini Ananth
Variety of Kannada Group Songs (Janapada)
Kannada Janapada Nruthya Sparde :
(1) age group 8 to 15 years
(2) Duration is 4 to 6 minutes
(3) Minimum participants 8 children
(4) Kannada Janapada Song (Cinemetic, classical or semi classical)
(5) 5 minutes for stage setting before the dance
(6) 5 minutes for stage clearing after the dance
(7) Winning teams will be awarded cash prize & trophies
Humerous speeches by Smt.Sandhya Shenoy from UDUPI
Dance drama "Onake Obavva" by Veena Mallya & Group
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha also wishes to honour the Kannadiga students (UAE level) during the celebration, who have excelled in the following activities :
* Students of 10th and 12th Grade who have scored 90% or above in the Board Examination of 2015.
* Students who have excelled in Sports activities and represented their school in India or Abroad and earned Gold/Silver/Bronze Medals
* Students who have excelled in extra Curricular activities (literary, Arts & Quiz) and earned recognition from the prominent authorities in India or Abroad.
*Students who have earned HH Shaikh Hamdan Award, Dubai or Sharjah Award.
For further details please contact the concerned at: sarvo@eim.ae or pravgm@gmail.com on or before 28th October.
The dress code will be the traditional/ethnic dresses.
The entry coupons are available with the following committee members:
Sarvotham Shetty : 050-6125 464
Manohar Thonse : 050-5212 079
Yogish Prabhu : 050-6613 735
Sudhir Shetty : 050-7916 782
Ravindra Rai : 050-6176 149
Syed Siraj Ahmed : 050-6221 809
Pradip Kirodian : 050-4953 432
Bennet D'Mello : 050-6429 616
Loyolla Pinto : 050-8189 788
Umesh Rao :055-7566 385
Praveen Rao : 050-7214 115
Melwyn Fernandes : 055-4057569
Vijay Rao : 055-5528 307
Altaf M S : 050-5683 776
Abdulla Madhumoole : 050-4451092