From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, May 31: A grand Konkani Utsav 2024 is being organised at the King’s Court in Bengaluru Palace Grounds on Sunday, June 2, to bring all Konkani speaking people from across Karnataka together.

Mangaluru MLA Vedavyas Kamath, MLC Pratap Simha Nayak, Vishwa Konkani Kendra, Mangaluru, president Nandagopal Shenoy would grace the occasion.

Well-known businessmen, industrialists, educationists, artistes and professionals in various fields have decided to hold the Konkani Utsav for providing a platform for interaction, promoting business and showcasing the vibrant culture of the community.

Sona Ganesh Nayak, founder of ‘Amchi Konkani’ and proprietor of Sona Caterers, Bengaluru, said a large number of Konkani speaking people from all districts in Karnataka would participate in the third annual event.

All arraignments, including food, have been made for the successful conduct of the programme, he said.

Dr Dayananda Pai, chancellor of Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru and Chairman of Century Group, said, “The Konkani Utsav is aimed at promoting language, culture and art of the community so that the next generation picks up the thread of our rich cultural heritage and traditions”.

The community, which runs several educational institutions and hospitals, contributed to the establishment of several banks, including Canara Bank and erstwhile Syndicate Bank.

Pai said, “We wish to make this event a meeting ground for the youngsters of our community and enable them to find suitable life partners”.

The day-long programme will have discussions on Konkani language, culture and history, and entertainment programmes.

Well-known speed painting artist Vilas Nayak, singer Ravindra Prabhu, and noted doctors, lawyers, bankers, and chartered accountants would participate in the event.