Kulala Dance Festival 2012
Mumbai: Kulala
Dance Festival organized by Socio-Economic Committee of Kulala Sangha-Mumbai
took place on 16-09-2012 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Sir Vishweshwarayya
Auditorium of Karnataka Sangha, Matunga (W), Mumbai. This successful event
provided an apt platform to budding Kulala children and youth to exhibit their
latent dance talent in front an open and appreciative audience.
Mr. P. K. Salian, president of Kulala Sangha-Mumbai presided over the inaugural function and the dignitaries present on the dais were : Mr. R. L. Bhat (astrologist), CA Shankar Shetty (President, Bunts Sangha Mumbai), Mr. Ratnakar Shetty Mundkur (Chairman, Matrubhoomi Co-op Credit Society Ltd), Mr. Suresh Shetty Bellary (President, Bants Sangha Bellary), Mr. Kamalaksh Saraf (F.C.S., Konkani Kannada Stage Artiste), Mr. Shivaram K. Bhandary (Shiva Hair Design), Mr. Suresh Kanchan (Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha Bagwadi Hobali), CA Surendra Shetty (Treasurer, Bombay Bunts Association), Mr. Ravindra R. Shetty (MTNL Engineer), Mr. Karnire Vishwanath Shetty (Vice president, Bunts Sangha Mumbai), Dr. Indu Salian (Director, Mogaveera Educational Trust), Mr. P. Shekhar Moolya (Hon. Gen. Secretary, Kulala Sangha-Mumbai) and Mr. Karunakar B. Salian (Treasurer, Kulala Sangha-Mumbai).
Mr. Sunder K. Karmaran who co-sponsored this event in memory of Late Sumathi Sunder on behalf of Karmaran family, set the proceedings in motion by lighting the holy lamp. Thereafter Mr. P. K. Salian and other dignitaries present on the dais felicitated senior dance teacher and founder of Arunodaya Kalaniketana Mr. M. N. Suvarna with “shawl and letter of Honour”.
During his speech, Mr. R. L. Bhat stated that it is essential to conduct socio-beneficial events like dance festivals to strengthen the unity among the members of the social and cultural institutions. Such events like dance festival would give a suitable outlet to hidden talents of the community to come out in the open and shine. Let the plans and efforts of Kulala Sangha-Mumbai be always helpful to its community members.
Appreciating the large gathering, CA Shankar Shetty said that such an event organized by Kulala Sangha is highly commendable and he would support the Sangha in whatever way possible in its ambitious project “Mangalore Kulala Bhavana”. While appreciating the good progress achieved by Jyothi Co-op Credit Society Ltd which is a wing of Kulala Sangha-Mumbai, Mr. Rathakar Shetty Mundkur also made special mention of appreciation for Sangha’s quarterly magazine “Amoolya”. He also assured all possible assistance for Sangha’s Mangalore Kulala Bhavana project. Mr. Suresh Kanchan congratulated the Sangha saying that though Kulala community in Mumbai is in comparatively small numbers, the dance festival was not a small event. The felicitation of Mr. M. N. Suvarna from another community on this platform amplifies the magnanimity of Kulala Sangha – he said.
CA Suresh Shetty in his speech said that by arranging this dance festival to help the dance talent of children and youth to blossom, the Sangha has indeed done a great job and has shown its real concern for all-round growth of its children/youth of its community. While recalling his earlier interaction with Mr. P. K. Salian, Mr. Suresh Shetty Bellary wished good luck to Sangha in its endeavours. Mr. Kamalaksh Saraf said that to get associated in the dance festival gives immense pleasure and a sense of pride. He also assured all possible help towards Sangha’s Mangalore project. Dr. Indu Salian stated that she always loves children and hence the dance festival arranged by the Sangha for children is very dear to my heart. She also gave a piece of advice to children by asking them to excel in their respective fields of interest as any proficiency acquired in any specialized field can never be taken away by any one.
Mr. P. K. Salian, P. Shekhar Moolya, Mr. Karunakar B. Salian, Mr. Vishwanath R. Bangera, Mr. D. I. Moolya, Mr. Shashikumar V. Kulal, Mr. Jaya S. Anchan, Mr. Girish B. Salian, Mr. Jayaram K. Moolya, Mr. Umesh M. Bangera, Mrs. Rajeshwari Nethrakere, Mr. Karunakar J. Moolya, Mr. Narayan Nethrakere, Dr. Harish B. Salian and Mr. Bhaskar Salian honoured the guests present on the dais with shawl and memento. Ms. Amita Jatin Mira-Bhayander, Ms. Geetha Salian Powai and Ms. Minal Salian Dombivli were the judges for the dance festival. Mrs. Mamta S. Gujaran and Ms. Rashmi Salian compered the proceedings. Miss Arunakshi Moolya Chembur assisted during dance festival events.
Bharatanatyam Solo Dance Competition AND Classical Group Dance Competition
Upon conclusion of inaugural function, a total of 104 Kulala children and youth exhibited their dance talent in various dance forms such as Bharatnatyam, folk and western both solo and group categories. The successful and entertaining dance items entertained the large audience to the hilt.
In between the dance items, the eminent Psychiatrist of Mumbai Dr. Harish Shetty gave a lecture on ‘How to handle children’ explaining in detail the do’s and don’ts to be taken care of while dealing with our children. It was a enlightening and educative lecture.
Deppaniguthu Kishor Shetty is a prominent ‘Madu’ orator of Tulunadu who won first prize in Madu oration in Vishwa Tulu Sammelana. On the invitation of Kulala Sangha, he specially flew from Mangalore to Mumbai to deliver a lecture on ‘Bhootharadahe, Daivaradhane & Nagaradhane’. While explaining all the nuances of all the above customs prevalent in Tulunadu, he expressed his concern for the diminishing values and commercialization of our customs. The audience heard his lecture spellbound and applaused.
Judges Dance Performance Ms. Amita Jatin, Ms. Geetha Salian and Ms. Minal Salian evaluated the dance performances as judges.
Western/Folk Group Dance Competition
Closing Ceremony
After the various exhilarating dance events were exhibited by the budding kulala dance talents, the curtain finally came down on the grand gala event with the staging of closing ceremony which was presided over by Mr. P. K. Salian. With him, the stage was shared by Mr. Kadandale Suresh Bhandari (President, Bhandari Mahamandala), Mr. Pravin Bhoja Shetty (Income Tax consultant), Mr. Prakash Bhat (noted businessman), Mr. Ramesh Guruswami (Founder, Siddheshwara Annadata Sri Ayyappa Swami Charitable Trust, Worli), Mr. Girish B. Salian (Chairman, Building Fund-Raising Committee), Mr. Jairaj P. Salian (Proprietor, Print Art Corporation), Mr. Suresh Banjan (Proprietor, Renovators – Re-makers), Dr. Sunil Banjan (Orthopedic Surgeon), Mr. Anil Banjan (Proprietor, Shringar Plastics Malad), Mr. P. Devadas L. Kulal (Vice President, Kulala Sangha), P. Shekhar Moolya (Hon. Gen. Secretary), Mrs. Rajeshwari Nethrakere (Chairperson, Mahila Ghataka), Mr. D. I. Moolya (Joint Secretary), Mr. Jaya S. Anachan (Joint Treasurer), Mr. Narayan Nethrakere (Editor Amoolya), Mr. Krishna S. Moolya (Chairman, Thane-Kasara-Karjat-Bhiwandi local committee), Mr. Sadanandkumar Salian (Chairman, Mira Road to Virar Local Committee), Mr. Raghu Moolya P. (Chairman, Navi Mumbai Local Committee), Dr. Nikesh N. Moolya (Chairman, Churchgate – Dahisar Local Committee) and Mr. Sunder K. Karmaran (Chairman, CST-Mulund-Mankhurd Local Committee)
Mr. Sujeet Ramanna, president of Bombay Rock Association and son of Dr. Sunder Ramanna was felicitated by Mr. P. K. Salian and other distinguished guests with Shawl, letter of honour and memento for his invaluable service in the field of rock music since last 15 years. In reply to the felicitation, Mr. Sujeet Ramanna thanked Kulala Sangha for the great honour accorded to him. He thanked all those who were instrumental directly and indirectly for his progress in the field of rock music.
Mr. Kadandale Suresh Bhandary said – “Our birth in a specific community is not by our own choice but it is God’s will. Once we are born in a community, we must not have any inferior complex about our own community but must take pride for having born in that particular community. Kulala Sangha has been undertaking various socio-beneficial projects for the betterment of its own community members and today’s Dance Festival is also one such attempt which is highly commendable. When we involve ourselves in any social institution or organization, we must inculcate within ourselves a sense of selflessness and sincerity otherwise our so-called involvement will be just like a ‘also-ran’ effort”.
Mr. Kadandale Suresh Bhandary said – “Our birth in a specific community is not by our own choice but it is God’s will. Once we are born in a community, we must not have any inferior complex about our own community but must take pride for having born in that particular community. Kulala Sangha has been undertaking various socio-beneficial projects for the betterment of its own community members and today’s Dance Festival is also one such attempt which is highly commendable. When we involve ourselves in any social institution or organization, we must inculcate within ourselves a sense of selflessness and sincerity otherwise our so-called involvement will be just like a ‘also-ran’ effort”.
Mr. Pravin Bhoja Shetty said – “Kulala Sangha-Mumbai having a history of 83 years is a well-known organization in Mumbai’s Tulu-Kannadiga circle and it has maintained it is own identity over the years. It has been undertaking various good charitable activities for which I compliment them”. On this occasion, he handed over a cheque of Rs.1 lakh to Mr. P. K. Salian as a refundable deposit for Mangalore Kulala Bhavana project. Dr. Sunil Banjan said “In life, hard work and honesty would surely take us to any greater height of accomplishment and there are no two arguments on this theory. Let God fulfill all your wishes”. Mr. Suresh Banjan in his speech said – “Today’s grand dance festival presentation by Kulala Sangha is really worthy of emulation. You have shown your magnanimity by felicitating a young personality like Mr. Sujeet Ramanna who has excelled in his chosen field”.
Mr. Girish B. Salian while congratulating all the participants of Dance Festival said “All young Kulala talents have given enchanting and powerful illustration of their respective dancing abilities and have made today’s schedule a highly successful one”. Appreciating the enthusiasm of large gathering on the day, Mr. Prakash Bhat said – “I have been attending various cultural and social programmes in the city from time to time but this is the first time, I am being a witness to such a large attendance which is almost full-house. I sincerely wish all the best for Sangha’s Mangalore Kulala Bhavana project and hope that it would complete by quickest possible time”. Mr. Ramesh Guruswamy in his speech said – “I have been observing that Kulala Sangha has been undertaking several cultural programmes regularly in an effort to carry forward the high traditions and values of Tulunadu culture. This is really commendable. Dear contestants, please take results of todays’ dance festival competition in right spirit and please remember that a minor defeat is always a stepping stone towards greater victory”. Devadas Kulal said – “Like the parva, kola and nemas we perform in our native land, this Dance Parva has also been performed today efficiently and systematically. This is a matter of pride for all of us. We are grateful to all those who have contributed towards the success of this festival competition”.
Mr. P. K. Salian in his presidential speech said – “Kulala Sangha with the history of 83 years has been carrying out several socio-beneficial and cultural events form time to time which has benefitted the society immensely. Due to this reason itself, Kulala Sangha is enjoying an unique and adorable status amongst various Tulu-Kannadiga charitable institutions in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Though our community has been a downtrodden and backward community in the past, I take pride to say that nowadays our community too has progressed considerably and our people have become well educated and self-reliant. We have recently laid foundation stone for constructing new Kulala Bhavana in our own property in Jeppu Mangaladevi, Mangalore. I take this opportunity to assure you that once the project of Mangalore Kulala Bhavan is completed and commissioned, we shall take up the project of constructing Kulala Bhavan on our own land in Thane-Ghodbander Road, Maharashtra”.
Mr. P. Devadas L. Kulal, Mr. Sadanandkumar Salian, Mr. Raghu Molya P., Mr. Krishna S. Moolya, Mr. Raghunath S. Karkera, Mr. Sampat O. Salian, Mr. Govind S. Banjan, Mr. K. Gopal Bangera and Mr. Aithu R. Moolya felicitated the guests on the dais with shawl and memento.
Ms. Amita Jatin announced the name of winners
Mr. P. Devadas L. Kulal, Mr. Sadanandkumar Salian, Mr. Raghu Molya P., Mr. Krishna S. Moolya, Mr. Raghunath S. Karkera, Mr. Sampat O. Salian, Mr. Govind S. Banjan, Mr. K. Gopal Bangera and Mr. Aithu R. Moolya felicitated the guests on the dais with shawl and memento.
Ms. Amita Jatin announced the name of winners
Judges’ comments:
Minal Salian
By giving terrific performances, all the contestants made our job of evaluation very difficult. I congratulate all the particilatnts for such a close competition. |
Geetha Salian
I feel overwhelmed for being a part of such an unprecedented and well-exhibited dance competition. I request all the participants to continue their dancing practice earnestly and try to get laurels in future by sheer hardwork. |
Amita Jatin
Congratulations to all the participants. Everyone has given solid performances which made our job that much difficult. This is a healthy sign. It is indeed a matter of honour for all of us that Kulala Sangha has arranged this event to identify the hidden Kulala dance talents. |
The highly successful event concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. P. Shekhar Moolya. The closing ceremony proceedings were compered by Mr. Karunakar B. Salian (Hon. Treasurer) and Mr. Shashikumar V. Kulal (Hon. Joint Secretary). Mrs. Premalatha R. Moolya, Mrs. Chitra G. Moolya, Mrs. Mallika D. Kulal, Miss Savina S. Bangera, Mrs. Suvidha, Mrs. Nayana Bangera and Mrs. Jyothi Suraj assisted.
Prize Distribution
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