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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Feb 26 : Tulunada Rakshana Vedike will organize 'Taulava Ucchaya’ (Vishwa Tulu Sammelana) on March 29, 30 and 31 at Town Hall in the city, on the occasion of decennial celebration of Tulunada Rakshana Vedike, informed founder president of Tulunada Rakshana Vedike, Yogesh Shetty Jeppu.

Addressing media here on Tuesday, February 26, honourary president of the event, Dr David Frank Fernandes said, "Earlier, we had planned to organize this event on February 23 and 24, but due to Pulwama attack, we postponed this celebration to March 29, 30 and 31. We need to save Tulu culture and its tradition. We are inviting eminent personalities, irrespective of religion and political parties. These days, children have forgotten the Tulu culture as they are more inclined towards the western culture. I urge people, irrespective of religion to take part in this three- day event."

Founder president of Tulunada Rakshana Vedike Yogesh Shetty Jeppu said, "Several programmes such as talks, folk cultural events, book exhibition, art and crafts of Tulu culture, Yakshagana, drama, dances, programme related to Coastalwood film, youth convention, Taulava award ceremony and also felicitation for achievers will be held in the three- day event. Applications are invited for the award ceremony and they should be submitted on or before March 6. Children Utsava will also be conducted. Prior to formal function, a procession will be carried out from Bavuta Gudda to Town Hall,"

"We have decided to invite Pejawar Swamiji, Chaarukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji of Jain Math, Odiyoor Swamiji, Kemaru Swamiji, Bishop of Mangaluru diocese, Mohammed Kunhi, Fr J B Crasta, Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa, minister Jayamala, district in-charge minister U T Khader, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Dr B R Shetty, Ronald Colaco, Harish Bangera, Harish Sherigar, Tulu thinkers, artists and many such personalities," said Yogesh Shetty Jeppu.

UAE unit president of the event Ashok Bailoor, Tulu Rakshana Vedike member Anand Amin and others were present.