Mangaluru: The district administration held a meeting to discuss about the upcoming “Spring Festival” in Pilikulla Nisargadhama, at the DC’s Office here on May 20.
Addressing the mediapersons Executive director, Pilikula Nisargadhama A Prabhakar Sharma said that, the response for the Bisu celebrations and the Fish Carnival was very good. “We had a large increase in the number of people during the Fish Carnival, and the response for the Bisu festival was also very good. We hope that people will also support this festival.” The number of people that usually visit Pilikula on a Sunday is 4001 (Boating Centre – 971, Biological Park – 2563, Regional Science Centre – 467) amounting to a collection of Rs 138,475 (Rs 17490, Rs 111470 and 9515 respectively). The Fish Carnival saw a huge increase in the number of visitors with the Boating Centre registering almost five and a half times the usual (5329) collecting a revenue of (Rs 97380), while the Biological Park and the Regional Science Centre had twice the number of the visitors (4154/Rs 181345 and 902/Rs 17275 respectively). 109 Anglers also registered themselves on the day of the event.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Ibrahim said that the main objective of the “Vasanthotsava” is to familiarize the younger generation with nature. “Many of our fruits like the jackfruit have been neglected. We take them for granted and the younger generation is moving away from nature towards modern gadgetry. We are eager to buy fruits only when we are in the malls, at high prices, but neglect the ones growing right in our backyard. We have to bring awareness among everyone about these fruits and plants, especially kids and help them re-connect with nature. An event calender for next year is being made for Pilikula Nisargadhama and it will have atleast one festival or event every month to bring about awareness on various topics.” The DC, on behalf of the district administration, extended the invitation for the festival to everyone.
The Vasanthotsava festival will be held on 24 May from 10 am to 5 pm. It will feature a variety of fruits including traditional delicacies. There will be exhibition cum sale of fruits and traditional food.
