BSK Family Picnic – A Fun Filled Sports Event
Kuwait: Billava Sangha Kuwait Family picnic was held on Friday, 23rd March 2018 at Fintas Garden with Billavas getting together in large numbers. The pleasant weather added to the grandeur of the event and gave an extra boost to the enthusiasm of the members who participated in the games. It was the unity of the committee members and active participation of the members that eventually led to the success of the family picnic.
The opening ceremony was hosted by Yashodha K Bangera and Ghanshyam Attavar followed with a humble prayer rendered by Ashwitha Surendra. The function was inaugurated by the President, Raghu C. Poojary along with Vice President, Advisory Committee, General Secretary and Sports Committee by hosting the flag followed by the lighting of the Torch.
Yellow hat with BSK logo was distributed to all gathered member to mark a special gesture of 6th Annual Family Picnic which surprised and applauded by the gathered public. The scenery, all wearing yellow hat with pride was the highlight of the event.
The picnic had fun elements for each and every age group. The mothers of 0 – 2 years age group kids, played with their cute babies and enjoyed the musical chair game. The tiny tots – 2 – 4 Years age group, enjoyed their game of passing the ball and Pick the ball and run, while the bigger children – 4 – 7 Years age group, played Musical Chair, Frog race and Ball in the bucket game, 7 – 10 years’ children played Running race, Single wicket hit, Rabbit race and age group from 10-16 years played one leg race, lemon spoon race and Bindi on Doll.
The ladies played Ring on a wicket, lucky court, throw ball and tug of war while the men played 3 leg race, volleyball, hit on the single wicket. Shot put and Breaking the pot were played by everyone in the crowd. The couples played with great enthusiasm the water balloon and lemon spoon race. The crowd also tried their luck in the game of Housie-Housie. It was a real treat to watch the traditional coconut breaking game throughout the day.
Advisor Rohit Sanil briefed the gathering about BSK’s participation in the Scholarship program for a couple of years in association with Guru Charitable Trust and its intention to continue. He urged everyone to contribute to the noble cause.
The photography was beautifully captured by Sandeep Kumar Attavar Tasty lunch was served by Golden Wok Restaurant along with sponsoring for printing the raffle coupons.
Ashwitha Surendra invited all the parents along with their kids for the “Kite Festival” which is to be held on 30th March 2018 at Marina beach, organized by BSK.
Yet another memorable event was concluded on a very happy note with prize distributions, vote of thanks and the raffle draw winner announcements.
BSK Management would like to thank all the sponsors, supporters and wholehearted support of all the committee members, who toiled day and night in making the event successful.