'Bai-Ruchi 2009' Brings Mangaloreans Together in Saudi Arabia
by: Victor Sequiera, Jt Secy, MASA, Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar, Jun 19: Bairuchi 2009 – taste to the mouth, a food festival was held on 12th June, 2009 at Aziziyah Beach Resort organized by Mangalore Association of Saudi Arabia, Alkhobar. Around 600 people were present on this gala event. The sun was challenging with its heat people beat their drums against the challenge and stood by the organizers with great interest. 16 enthusiastic stall owners mainly the female folks came forward to display varieties of mouth watering Mangalorian cuisine.
The event was inaugurated by the President of MASA Madhav Amin accompanied by Vice president Mr. Ravi Karkera and a briefing by General Secretary Santhosh Shetty. With an unexpected record attendance of 50% more attendees than last year, the festival is sure to be fantastic event of 2009.
Stalls arrangements involving steel pipes, wooden planks and Tarpaulin done by Saudi Scaffolding Factory, Dammam with the help of their professional scaffolders.
The stalls were named like: Chakney by Violet Sequeira & Philomena Dante, Priya's Corner by Stany Mathais & party, Mini Todamane by Sujaya Karkera & Mahima Poojary, Hot Spot by Mohd Shriva & Ahmed Gulam Beary, Tammana by Sumana Shetty, Roopa Chowta, Pravina Shetty & Baghyalaxmi Rai, Jubailda BBQ Ruchi by Hema N Shetty & Fly, Mangalore to China by Sanil Bros & Fly, Byari’s Darbar by Sharief Byari & Ibrahim Byari, Kundapur Express by Richard D Almeida & Fly, Amin’s Restaurant by Malika Amin & Fly, Mumbai Chat House by Chetna Poojary, Sumana Karkera & group, Namma Kudla by Sunita Dayanand Shriyan & group, Karavali by Gopal Shetty(AMSYCO), Kudla Pan Stall by Santhosh Shetty, Akkammakka Extension by Corniche Blue Cricketers and Bachangayi Stall by Usman Hosangandi & friends.
There was a real sense of excitement and anticipation at Bairuchi Festival. The highlights of the Bairuchi Festival was most of the better known Mangalorian ethnic dishes like Kori Sukka, Jenji Sukka, Marvayi Sukka, Nai Choru, Puli Munchi, Veg Tali, Biriyani, Pundi, Neer Dose, and the very popular snack item is Bajegolida Goli Baje, biscuit roti, Kadele Bajilu, Masala Dose, Buns and Patrode. To quench the thirst there was Bachangai |Juice, Lemon Juice, Jalzeera, Falooda, Ice cream, Lassie and so on.
To have a festive feelings, variety of games like Ring Master by Ravi Karkera, Surprise Prize announcements, guessing the weight in grams and number of chick piece game and not to miss the Mangalorean traditional game, ‘Taraida Katta” (breaking the Cocunut) added beauty to the festival which was arranged by Narendra & Gopal Shetty.
The event was witnessed the most prestigious awards such as best cook, best decorated stall and the most hygienic stall which was conducted by using ballot paper in a very democratic manner. The winner of Bairuchi 2009 best cook was awarded to previous year’s Vanas 2008 winner – ”Tammana Team”. First runners up awarded to “Mumbai Chat House” and followed second runners up to “Mangalore to China”. The best decorated stall award was given to “Mangalore to China” Stall and the most hygienic Stall awarded bagged by “Namma Kudla”.
Festival reports from stall owners were good although perhaps the hot weather had put off some visitor from buying as much as they wish to eat and carry away for the week to store.
The MASA members and volunteers demonstrated best of their ability to ensure all things in order for the joyful social event.
Everyone applauded the good Samaritans, Madhav Amin, Dayanand Shriyan, Ravi Karkera and Ivan Pinto for their generous sponsorship towards Bairuchi 2009.
The thought of the day: The stall owners who put their heart and soul for the beautification of their respective stalls even in this hot weather. Hats off to all Stall owners without their participation the event would have not been a successful one. The credit goes to the ladies for being part of grand success event called Bairuchi 2009. The festival was concluded by vote of thanks by Joint Secretary Victor Sequeira.
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Rochelle and Michelle, mumbai/k.s.a
Sat, Jun 27 2009hey... it wuz a incredible event put up by masa and all the stalls totally rockd!!! n not 2 4get da CHAKNEY stall no.1. put up by mum(philomena) n violet...they had gr8 fun n wer SUCCESSFULL!!!! N V WUD LYK 2 TELL MR HARRIS MADANI, from BAJPE, M''LORE dat itz very unfair to write such a nasty comment on anyone...n to bring to ur notice those wer sunglasses...which u seem to be unaware of..if u want you want you can get them at aldos in rashid mall at 50%sale....or we cud lend you a pair incase you are planning to put up a stall next year...according to your false assumption dat they wer blind, you should have appreciated that inspite of their blindness they did a great job!! cheers to CHAKNEY!!!!!
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Dinesh Shetty, Padubidri/Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Wed, Jun 24 2009Thanks Mr. Harris Madani for your valuable comments. Good comments from Gentlemen like you gives us more strength to organize such events. As an active committee member of MASA I am proud of our association and it''s members hard work. New members are joining day by day. It''s not fun out there at over 48 degrees.
All the programmes organized by MASA are thru donations received from our members, we don''t charge entry fees for such events. Also MASA helped Mangloreans with medical help and other charity work both here in Saudi and back home during the last 2 years of its existence.
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raisha, mangalore
Tue, Jun 23 2009It was nice progam...thanks to all the participants...
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Janet Lobo, Mglr, Mumbai, Dubai
Mon, Jun 22 2009Dear Harish Madani, Refering your comments on CHAKNEY....we should applaud and appreciate their efforts, not criticize.. you should watch the hindi movie BLACK, you will realize what you mean by BLINDNESS...and yeah pls check your vocab before making any public statements..Best regards.
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Pradeep Lewis, Kuwait
Mon, Jun 22 2009'''' Bai-Ruchi 2009''''.. Really great event...thanks to all organizers who brought mangaloreans together.
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merlyn pinto, manipal/riyadh
Sun, Jun 21 2009HI Haris, While reading your comment on ''Chakney'', "price has to go to them" oooooolala.... it is not price it is supposed to be prize.... Darling, look for your mistakes first, and then call others blind.
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Nihal, katapadi/Saudi
Sun, Jun 21 2009Kori Rutti was served at counter # 13 "Karavali Caterers" by Gopal Shetty
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SANTHOSH SHETTY, Ardi,Kundapur.
Sun, Jun 21 2009Its nice to hear about sucseesfull event & great organiser to conduct such a event. KORI ROTTI MISSSING FROM THE STALLS..........
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Kumar Bist, Nainital, Uttranchal
Sun, Jun 21 2009This is the second time that I enjoyed the mangalorian food by way of a grand meeting of like mind people. I would like to thank all the stall owners for bringing out such delicious food. Also a big thanks to MASA. Rgds, Kumar Bist
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Anita Sequeira, Mglre/Mumbai/Dubai
Sun, Jun 21 2009Hey Vio/Phelubai, You really rocked the show with ''CHAKNEY'' and made us all proud!! Mai and all kids in Mumbai, Bahrain, Saudi, Dubai, Holland and Canada
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Madhav Amin, Mumbai/Mangalore
Sun, Jun 21 2009Daijiworld has played a vital role in the success of our MASA. The event “Bai Ruchi” was just as much fun as it look’s in these pictures. We are intrigued by the popularity of our organization, and the credit undoubtedly goes to our participants, committee members and volunteers. The huge success of “Bai Ruchi “ is mainly due to the efforts of two men - Mr. Ravi Karkera and Mr. Santosh Shetty who have thoroughly planned and organized this event .We are thrilled to represent MASA on a global stage, and stay connected with Mangloreans. Madhav Amin. President MASA
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naveen kumar rai, mangalore /Riyadh
Sat, Jun 20 2009Hi santhu youdone a wonderfull job it was verygood event we enjoyed do more like these events
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Violet, M''lore, Mumbai / Al Khobar
Sat, Jun 20 2009Hey Harris Madani of BAJPE, MANGALORE, thanx for your very funny comment. Probably you are not aware of the weather conditions in this part of the world. Regarding the prize (not price), the fun and the lovely time we had with our friends was more than enough to boost our spirits in this hot weather. Actually, inspite of our blindness, we did manage to sell everything on our stall, that’s something to cheer about….dont you agree ? ? ? ? - Chakney Stall Owners -
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Noel Coutinho, Belloor, Saudi Arabia
Sat, Jun 20 2009Nice to see food festival arranged by MASA. Congrats to Masa executive members specially Mr. Ravi Karkera. It is really big thing to arrange such events specially in this country.
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Padmanabha Shenoy, Udupi / Saudi Arabia
Sat, Jun 20 2009Indeed it was a excellent event! Well organised by MASA. The MASA committe members, President, Vice President and everyone worked hard for the success of "Bai Ruchi" event. There were tasty and delicious food cooked at home which was the center of attraction. Hats of to MASA and its members.
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Antone Everest S. D''Souza, Kumta, U.K Dist.
Fri, Jun 19 2009Dear Desmond, How sweet of you to take time and trouble to find my address and contact me. I am from Kumta, but presently settled in Belgaum city with my family. I never knew there existed such a wonderful association organised by friendly people from our state. The mear names of some of the dishes activated my taste buds, making me feel I am just 20 miles away from home. Congratulations MASA
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victor menezes, udipi/riyadh
Fri, Jun 19 2009Dear Richard Almeida and fly, it is a good event to taste all type of mangalroean foods. Please change ur name kodavoor express instead of kundapur express thanks victor
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Clevin D''Souza, Shankerpura/Dubai
Fri, Jun 19 2009Great to see "Priya''s Corner" stall with Mr.Stany, Norman and my brother Melvin and others. I think this is the excellent event organised in Saudi Arabia. All the best organisers and three cheers to "Priya''s Corner".
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evlyen, manglore
Fri, Jun 19 2009to break boredom it is necessary to create an environment to have fun .so hats off to the organisers
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Shameem, Managaalore
Fri, Jun 19 2009we are very interested to join this function and being a Mangalorean i would like to become a member in this association, why don''t advertise or call for the group.
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stanly, chikmagalure
Fri, Jun 19 2009congratulation, Tammana team & best wishes for ur effort & talent...my best regards for Mr,Narendra Shetty & the Tammana Team. KEEP UP THE GOOD EVENTS& ALL THE BEST MASA.....Stanly,Chickmagalure.
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Sunil das & Vidya sunil, kudla/NewZealand
Fri, Jun 19 2009Congratulations to MASA Saudi, to organise such a wonderful successful event is no joke in such a strict country, hats off to the organisers and the people involved and guests whom made this event successful, its so pleased to see our friends like Narendra shetty, Navin shetty, Jithesh,Amin,Ravi,Promod shetty,sukumar,hema akka, bhagya akka,praveena,suma akka, Mrs.Varma on the photos, we miss u all. keep up the spirit, hope to visit u all one day. Best Wishes. Sunil Das & Family Auckland
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Arshad, Mangalore/Dammam
Fri, Jun 19 2009Indeed its was a nice program arranged by MASA n look forward to see more n more such events....
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SHAMSHUDDIN MOHAMMED , Arab Open University Al khobar
Fri, Jun 19 2009really Wonderfull event from Mangaloren keep it up.... best wishes from
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Arun Jessy, Palimar / Riyadh
Fri, Jun 19 2009Oh.. '' Bai-Ruchi 2009''.. Really Delicious.. BAIEED NEER BARPUNDU.. Nice to see this.. We Missed! hats up to All Corners and specially to our ''Priya''s Corner'' and The Organists who brought Mangalorean together in Khobar Saudi Arabia. With warm regards..
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Harris Madani, Bajpe, M''lore
Fri, Jun 19 2009Nice to see all the Mangalorens in the event, also have to appreciate those two blind women who is sitting in the ''CHAKNEY'' counter on 7th picture, " the price has to go to them" coz still they are doing the CHAKNEY without their sight, well done both women and congratulations to you both, thanks D A I J I W O R L D for the coverage.
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