Bantwal: Dr Heggade Says World Tulu Convention an Attempt to Preserve Language, Culture
By Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network—Bantwal (RS/CN)
Bantwal, Oct 11: “The Tulu language should be in our heart and the activities of all Tulu speakers should be in this language”, said Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala Dr D Veerendra Heggade at a taluk regional programme prior to the World Tulu Convention-2009, on Saturday October 10.
Speaking at the programme held at Rani Abbakka Study Centre, Dr Heggade said, “By understanding the traditional values of Tulu, we need to preserve the language and the culture for future generations. With this aim, the World Tulu Convention is being organized in December”.
“Tulu culture has declined for various reasons. The social values of the Tuluva people need to be restored and the land of the Tuluvas should shine with communal harmony and this culture should be ideal to others”, he added.
Dr Heggaede inaugurated the programme by sowing seeds in a paddy field. Dr B S Sherigar, vice-chancellor, Kuvempu University, was the chief guest.
Tulu scholar Ganesh Amin Sankamar presented Tulu idioms during the programme. Prof Tukaram Poojary, president, Rani Abbakka Study Centre, gave the keynote address.
An exhibition of traditional caste-based professions such as pottery, weaving, basket-making, and the like was also organized along with the programme.
Prof B M Hegde, former vice-chancellor, MAHE University, was the chief guest at the valedictory programme held in the evening.
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