News and pics: Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)
Mumbai, Mar 28: “Tulu Parba reflects the traditions and culture of Tulunadu. We should speak only Tulu language at home and teach our children Tulue. We should pass on the language to future generations. We have lost our identity due to World Trade Organization. We can retain it through literature. Tulu has
lack of support from the government,” said well-known author Dr Vasanth Kumar Perla.
He was speaking after presiding over 22nd Tulu Parba held by Sahitya Balaga Mumbai with the cooperation of Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy Mangaluru, Mogaveera Vyavastapaka Mandali Mumbai, Billavara Association Mumbai and Bantara Sanga Mumbai held at Prakash G Burde auditorium, Matunga west on Saturday, March 26.
Tulu cultural programme and songs were presented on the occasion. A drama CD and Tulu calender were released.
Billavara Association Mumbai president Nithyananda D Kotian welcomed the gathering. Sahitya Balaga president H B L Rao gave the keynote address. Petemane Prakash Shetty introduced the guests and compered the programme. Honorary secretary S K Kunder proposed the vote of thanks.
Senior journalist K L Kundathaya, Nandalike Balachandra Rao, Vijaya Acharya Uchila, Dr Sunitha M Shetty, Narayana Bangera Dombivli, Devalkunda Bhaskar Shetty, Rathnakar R Shetty, Renjala Ramadas Upadhya, T R Shetty, Premanath Suvarna, Sahithya Balaga Mumbai secretary Dr Karunakara Shetty, members Dr G P Kusuma, Vishwanatha Shetty Pethri, Dr Poornima Shetty, Sahana Bharadhwaj, G T Acharya, Dr Mamatha Rao, Harish Hejmady, Jayalaxmi Udupa, office bearers of different organizations and members were present.