Kuwait Buntara Sangha celebrates ‘Diwali Parba 2018’
Kuwait: Buntara Sangha – Kuwait (registered under Indian Embassy) celebrated the festival of lights Diwali Parba recently at the Indian community school Khaitan, in a spectacular fashion, witnessed by a large number of members and their families. The venue was beautifully decorated with flowers, Rangoli and diyas by the Buntara Sangha PR committee members led by Chandrahas Shetty.
After the Kuwaiti & Indian national anthem, Cultural extravaganza began with a prayer by Deviprasad Shetty Nitte followed by the lighting of the lamp by the Managing Committee. President Dr. Shekar Shetty extended a warm welcome and thanked Kuwait Bunts for their overwhelming support to the events and welfare projects. The managing committee of 2017 led by Yadunath Alva was felicitated for their great contribution to the Sangha. Members’ kids were honored for their academic excellence in 10th and 12th grades during March 2018 examinations.
Various competitions like Lucky Baby, Diya decoration, Dance, Traditional Fashion show were held for members of the Sangha. Gattuda Bunta Buntedi competition was held and Dheeraj Shetty & Shruthi Rai Pakkala were declared as Guttuda Bunta & Buntedi. Satish Acharya, Shobha Harish Bhandary & Prashanth Periera, eminent personalities in Kuwait cultural field graced the event as judges. Traditional ‘Kangeelu Dance’ was held which was loved by all folk art lovers, Attraction of the event was “Tulunaada Baliyedra” a Diwali concept about King Bali & Vamana Avatar, that concluded with beautiful Deepa Nalike by talented Sangha ladies.
The Cultural program ended with fun dance by energetic boys of the Sangha. Buntara Sangha Kuwait’s social welfare project ‘Ashraya Bhagya’ housing scheme details were presented to members. Ashraya Bhagya is a housing project for the poor homeless bunts under this presently a house is getting constructed in Inna village Udupi district for Sujatha Shetty a widow with three children and an aged mother.
Diwali Parba organized under the leadership of President Dr Shekar Shetty and conceptualized and directed by Cultural Secretary Sateesh Shetty Baja was a huge success. It clearly depicted meticulous planning and dedicated efforts by the Managing & Sub-committee members and volunteers. General secretary Vishwanath Shetty delivered the vote of thanks to members, supporters and audience. The program was beautifully compered by Sushma Satheesh Baja, Prachetha Shetty, Srilatha Deviprasad Shetty, Deviprasad Shetty Nitte, Shruthi Rai Pakkala, Deviprasad Rai, who were very interactive with the audiences. Vice President Chandrashekar Shetty and Treasurer Surendra N Shetty gave full support to the event.
Sumptuous lunch for the event was served by Oriental Restaurant. Photography by Nithin; Sound and lighting by Waves Events Anand D’Souza; Technical Support by Rathan Rai. Buntara Sangha wishes to thank all its members, donors and well-wishers for their support.