Dubai: Yeddyurappa to Attend World Kannada Cultural Convention in Nov
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai (SB)
Dubai, Sep 28: Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) B S Yedyurappa will attend 'World Kannada Cultural Convention' to be organised by Karnataka Sangha, Dubai to mark its silver jubilee celebrations on November 20 and November 21, 2009
C R Shetty, president of sangha in a media release stated that along with the CM several other ministers, artistes, poets and Kannada activists are expected to attend this historic two-day event which will be organised in Shaikh Rashid Auditorium, Karama here. "CM has kindly accepted our invitation to be part of the memorable silver jubilee year. Along with him state labour minister Bachegowda and state higher education minister Aravind Limbavali too have accepted our invitation," he stated. "BJP state president and member of parliament from Udupi, Sadananda Gowda will also take part in this event,” he added.
The two-day convention will fully focus on Kannada culture, art, and language. There will be entertainment events from noted film personalities of Bangalore and noted poets will conduct Kannada poetry sessions. There will also be interactive sessions and opportunity for local Kannada talent to exhibit their skills in front of packed 1,500 Kannadigas.
Leaders of various Kannada organisation from the Gulf countries, Mumbai, Mangalore and other places are expected to be present in large numbers. "Union external affair minister S M Krishna has been invited for the event. State women congress president and former state minister Rani Satish will be special guest at the event, informed C R Shetty.
The event will have free entry and seats will be reserved on first cum first serve basis.
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