Dubai: The premier bunts associations, UAE Bunts are all set for the mega event of their 41st annual celebrations which will be held on April 24, at the Amal Ballroom of JW Marriott Hotel, Diera. The cultural extravaganza begins at 10 am.
The Guest of Honour of the day will be well-known Bunt personality from Mangalore, Prof M Balakrishna Shetty, Prinicipal of SDPT First Grade Katie, and the programme will be presided by Padmashree Dr B R Shetty, Patron, UAE Bunts. The grand event will be compered by well known RJ from Mangalore/Udupi, RJ Avinash.
On this auspicious occasion the Guest of Honour Prof. Balakrishna Shetty will be honoured with Bunta Vibhooshana special award for his selfless service to educational field and social work.
Multiple cultural and special events are lined up for the whole family to enjoy the day-long grand cultural extravaganza. The main special attraction of the day will be Dance Competitions (Folk and Cinematic) for kids and adults. It will be divided into two groups, i.e. Children age group of 8 to 16 and for Adults age 18 plus. These special dance competitions will be held on Folklore and Cinematic themes, and a large number of participants are expected to take part.
The other special attraction of the day is Mr. & Mrs. Bunt competition for which the auditions have already been conducted and 12 ladies and 10 men were selected for the final show which will be a very attractive event of the day. This competition will be held in three rounds, i.e. First Round: Fashion Show, Second Round: Talent Show and Final will be Question/Answer round which will be adjudged by the eminent judges and the winning couples will be awarded with Mr and Mrs Bunt title and offered loads of prizes.
During the programme, UAE Bunts are privileged to honour Bunts students who have achieved 90% and above in 10th and 12th and excelled in the field of sports during the year 2014/2015. Details to be emailed to sarvo@eim.ae as soon as possible.
The event also holds loads of dances, cultural events based on Kannada/tulu Culture, Customs, and Traditions of Coastal Karnataka. All are co-cordially invited.
For entry passes, please contact the following committee members:
Shiva Shetty / Akshatha Shetty, Dubai Tel : 050-4753059 Email : shivashtty@yahoo.co.in
Prakash Pakkala / Divya Pakkala, Dubai Tel : 050-3435376 / 050-4605582 prakash2pakkala@gmail.com
Dinakara Shetty / Shruthi Shetty, Dubai Tel : 050-4681665 / 055-8820316 reknids@hotmail.com
Guruprasad Shetty / Latika Shetty, Dubai Tel : 055-7465181 guru.shetty2@gmail.com
Gurucharan Rai / Sridevi Rai, Sharjah Tel : 050-3007402 gcrai@solasmarine.com
Ranjit Rai / Sharmila Rai, Abu Dhabi 056-1200614 rairanjith@rediffmail.com / ranjit.rai6@gmail.com
Sachindra Shetty / Raksha Shetty, Abu Dhabi Tel : 055-1945008 sachindrashettyr@gmail.com
Kamraj Shetty / Rashmi Shetty, Abu Dhabi Tel : 050-9231901 kamraj3234@gmail.com
Sadananda Shetty / Vidyavathi, Abu Dhabi Tel : 050-6992916 / 055-5935238 hanee@eim.ae
