Kuwait kannada Koota – Karnataka Rajyotsava 2016
November 4, 2016 goes into the history of Kuwait Kannada Koota (KKK) for celebrating yet another Kannada festival in the form of Karnataka Rajyotsava. This is the joyous festival for all Kannadigas. The Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated with great pomp and show in the auditorium of Kuwait College of science and technology, Doha road, Kuwait.
At the auspicious moment, Rajyotsava program started with the singing of Kuwait and Indian National anthems which were followed by the Karnataka state song. Koota’s president C A Prashanth Shetty, chief guest Kalasree Y K Muddukrishna, guest of honour Kalasree Nagara Srinivas Udupa, event sponsor Stanley George with the other members of the Executive committee, Vice President Rajesh Vittal PMP, Treasurer Dr Shashikiran G Prabhu, Secretary Prabhu Achar with family members of Executive committee declared open the Rajyotsava program by lighting the sacred lamp. Cultural Committee convener Gayatri Ramesh along with co-convener Spoorthy Shenoy Kamath welcomed the guests and the members. The tiny tots of KKK started with offering obescience to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles in the form of a dance number.
Then there was the cultural extravaganza displayed by KKK children and the program was aptly named as “Chinnara Loka” exclusively meant for children. They were like stars that descended to the earth making a children’s world and dancing depicting the rich cultural heritage along with themes of values of life that enthralled the audience. The children’s talents were so nicely showcased by the Koota directors like a perfect mix of Milk and honey, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.
During the stage event, Koota’s president C A Prashanth Shetty in his speech enumerated the activities of the Koota and thanked all the sponsors who helped to make this Rajyotsava program possible. All the sponsors were given a memento as a token of remembrance. To remember the event, a souvenir was released by the chief guest. The “Chigura Balli” team which imparts Kannada tutoring to our children announced their new classes open for the Koota as well as other children interested in learning Kannada. Marala Mallige team released the e-version of Marala Mallige. The invited guests from Karnataka state Kalasree Y K Muddukrishna & Kalasree Nagara Srinivas Udupa were honoured with a shawl and were given mementos as a token of remembrance. The chief guest Kalasree Y K Muddukrishna was enamored by the hospitality of the Koota and was all praise for the children of the Koota whose cultural display was comparable any international standard. There was a raffle draw conducted and various valuable prizes were given away.
After the stage event, the finale was a value-based theme dance cum skit “Sainikarige Salam” which arrived like a lightning on the stage. All those brave soldiers who laid down their life for the country were very well depicted and earned the standing ovation from the audience. The Cultural committee convener Gayatri Ramesh and co-convener Spoorthy Shenoy Kamath had very well directed the entire Rajyotsava Program. Dr Azad Ismail Saheb, Tharendra Shettigar, Dr Preeti Shetty and Vasuki helped in running the program smoothly. General secretary Prabhu Achar delivered the vote of thanks.
Report by: Suresh S. Rao Neramballi
