Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (SP)
Kundapur, Dec 29: The 'Beach Festival' being organized at Someshwara beach in Byndoor in the taluk, being held by Besuge Foundation and Paduvari gram panchayat in association with the department of tourism went under way on Thursday December 28 with kite festival. The event is of two-day duration.
On the first day, people got introduced to myriad forms of entertainment on beach like super selfie, unveiling of sand art , and painting competitions. Hundreds of people took park in competitions enthusiastically. As skylarks competed in sea with each other, speed boats took people on thrilling joyride. The venue of the festival wore festive look where fun and frolic ruled.
Programmes like variety entertainment, musical extravaganza, different dance forms presented by school children etc made the evening beautiful. Local artistes got a chance to exhibit their talents in front of the gathering.
The entire Someshwar beach was tastefully decorated and lighted up for the occasion. Thousands of people tho attended Beach Festival on the first day ensured that the event was a grand success.
The meeting programme held in the evening was presided over by local MLA, Gopal Poojary. Retired IFS offier, Jagannath Shetty, inaugurated the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Shetty said that Paduvari is located at a spot where western ghat and Arabian sea meet each other. He said that development of this area is important as panchayat and tourism department get income on account of these activities. He welcomed the idea of organizing Beath Festival as it enables Someshwar beach to get global recognition.
Gopal Poojary said that the Beach Festival has been a success, and efforts are on for further development of the beach. He said that previous tourism minster, Deshpande, and current minister, Priyank Kharge, have secured several grants for the beach including from the central government. He said that grant has been released for a bridge costing Rs 18 crore between Alvekody to Someshwar.
Former trustee of Kollur temple, Sukumar Shetty, zilla panchayat member, Babu Shetty, KDP member, Raju Poojary, and others were present.
President of 'Besuge Foundation', Venkatesh Kini, delivered introductory address. Sadashiva D Paduvari welcomed. Arun Kumar Shirur presented the programme. Ganapati Hoblidar proposed voe of thanks.