Al-Ain: Kannada Sangh Celebrates Kannada Rajyotsav, Diwali
By Ummer Farouq
Daijiworld Media Network—Al-Ain (RD/CN)
Al-Ain, Nov 27: The Kannada Sangh of Al-Ain and Al-Buraimi organized Kannada Rajyotsav and Diwali celebrations at Nadi Al-Ain Makam indoor stadium recently.
Entrepreneur B G Krishnamurti, after inaugurating the programme, spoke of his childhood memories of Rajyotsav and Diwali celebrations to the gathering.
Basavaraj, a humorist, enthralled the audience for nearly an hour.
B G Krishnamurti released the first copy of ‘Chandana’, an annual bulletin of Kannada Sangh, edited by Dr Swamy, by presenting it to veteran member Murali.
Folk dance, children’s lamp dance, and ‘Huli Vesha’ were a major attraction on the occasion.
Fancy dress and ‘Rangoli’ competitions were conducted by Rekha Bhat and Marriot Lobo. Speech competitions were conducted by Harish and Manu.
Diwali celebrations began with group singing led by Dr Uma. The children enjoyed busting fire crackers.
Ummer Farouq and John D’Mello conducted the quiz and personality competitions.
Dr Kumar welcomed the gathering. Rekha Bhat introduced the guests.