Al Ain: Kannada Sangha celebrates 15th anniversary with memorable event

By Shodhan Prasad
Bellevision Media Network

Al Ain/UAE, 24 Apr 2018: Kannada Sangha - Al Ain celebrated their 15th anniversary in a grand manner at Hilton Hotel Auditorium, here on Friday, April 20. It was a full day event witnessed by large number of Kannadigas.

 

Convener K B Ramesh along with Committee members have put tremendous effort in making this event a grand success.

 

The programme was inaugurated by chief guests Ashok Palya, administration manager of JSS International School, Mohit Chaturvedi, Ganesh Rai, former president of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha and Arshad Sharif, veteran supporter of the Sangha.

 

 

With the recitation of the Holy Quran by Farouq the programme got started, Kamini rendered the welcome note and all the guests on the dais lighted the traditional lamp inaugurating the programme.

 

Kamini and Group presented a melodious group song, children presented three group dances, Lobo and group presented Konkani Baila songs and group dance in Konkani. Little children presented fashion show and few other presentations mesmerized the audience who applauded throughout.

 

B K Ganesh Rai, a Kannadiga from Kodagu district of Karnataka and residing in UAE for several years and who has served for Kannada language, art, folklore, literature, culture and social service including support for blood donations in this part of the world for more than two decades was bestowed with ‘Vishwa Manya Kannada Rathna’ Award in recognition for his good service towards Kannada as a whole. While U P Harish read out his recognition letter, president K B. Ramesh felicitated him the presence of Committee members of Kannada Sangha Al Ain.

 

Kannada Sangha Al Ain also honored Nithyanand Shetty, Da Borappa, Edwin Lobo in recognition of their long service with Kannada Sanga Al Ain from its inception.

 

Amogh Shetty who excelled in their academic studies was honored along with her parents.

 

Dance choreographer Shalini D’Souza was also honored and felicitated.

 

Kannada Sangha Al Ain also honored all the sponsors who have been supporting the association from quite long years.

 

‘Hammar An Naam’ a book authored by Aditi Beleme Kumar who did intensive research on the life of Camel ‘a treasure of the desert’ was honored during the event for her contribution.

 

All those 25 long serving Committee members of Kannada Sangha Al Ain who have continuously served whole heartedly, were recognized and honored during the event.

 

Sumptuous buffet lunch was served in the afternoon.

 

Later, ‘School Mestru’ (School Teacher) comedy skit was presented by the members of Sangha. Followed was Ramayana Dance Drama by girls group and Prahasana by Purshotham & Group which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

 

Dr  B N Kumar conducted the lucky draw. K B Ramesh concluded the vote of thanks.

 

Farouq and Savita Nayak compered the whole programme.