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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karavali Utsav from today in Hubballi
Hubballi: The Rotary Club of Hubli Midtown and the Inner Wheel Club of Hubli Midtown have jointly organised a Karavali Utsav ( coastal festival ) at the Kallur Layout Ground behind the new court in Hubballi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event will be held from Thursday to Saturday, said Rotary Club of Hubballi Midtown president Dinesh Shetty. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Shetty described the coastal festival as a celebration of sea life, featuring colours and emotions through exhibitions and sales. This marks the first such event in North Karnataka. The festival will be inaugurated by speaker UT Khader at 5pm on May 1. Notable attendees include Union minister Pralhad Joshi, district minister Santosh Lad, legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti, MP Jagadish Shettar, MLAs Aravind Bellad, Prasad Abbayya, Mahesh Tenginakai, MLC Pradeepa Shettar, mayor Ramanna Badiger, deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu, municipal commissioner Rudresh Ghali, and police commissioner N Shashikumar. The festival will feature over 50 commercial stalls offering food, ready-made clothes, and household items. On Thursday, from 7pm to 9pm, Nandgokul artistes from Mangaluru will present the renowned Mandarthi Mahatme traditional dance performance. The programme includes a Nara Shardula Yakshagana performance by Alvas students on May 2 from 6pm to 9pm. On May 3, there will be a magic show by Kudroli Ganesh from 6.30pm to 9pm, and a Pili dance performance from 4pm to 6pm. Daily cultural programmes will showcase the coastal region's cuisine, traditions, and cultural heritage. The festival will be held from 10am to 10pm with free entry for all visitors. Bunts's community leader Suggi Sudhakar Shetty, Rotary Club of Hubli Midtown secretary Praveen Bhansali, convenor of the event Koustubh Saunshikar, Inner Wheel Club of Hubli Midtown president Shilpa Shetty, and secretary Shailaja Bandage attended the press conference.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Alva's Education Foundation hosts Manipur's ‘Sajibu Cheiraoba' festival in Moodbidri
In a vibrant celebration of cultural unity, Alva's Education Foundation hosted 'Sajibu Cheiraoba', a major festival of the Meitei culture, for Manipuri students at Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology in Moodbidri on Sunday. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan, who was the chief guest at the event, emphasised the importance of respecting and embracing diverse cultures. 'Manipuri students who come here in pursuit of education should grow as an integral part of the coast, fostering brotherhood,' he said. Sharing his recent experience of visiting Manipur, Mr. Muhilan said he was deeply impressed with the rich culture, cuisine, language, and traditions of Manipur. 'The adventurous stick dance performed by the Alva's Manipuri students here today brought me even closer to understanding the vibrant culture of Manipur. It is truly commendable that college students have mastered and presented such a dynamic dance form,' he noted. Kaini Cecilia, a professor from Father Muller Nursing College, Mangaluru, expressed her delight over attending the celebrations with a team from the North East People's Association of Mangaluru (NEPAM). She encouraged the Manipuri students to explore the traditional cuisine of the coastal region, noting that food often leaves a lasting impression of any place one visits. Alva's Education Foundation Trustee Vivek Alva, highlighted the region's reputation for education, sports, culture, and tourism. Referring to the recently-held Karavali Utsav in Mangaluru, he said that it had successfully showcased the rich culture and culinary traditions of Mangaluru. The Sajibu Cheiraoba festival exemplifies the spirit of unity and familial bonds that Meitei culture promotes. The event featured an energetic showcase of Manipuri martial arts and cultural dances by Manipuri students. Attendees also enjoyed authentic Manipuri dishes such as Eromba, Ooti, Champhut, Kampha, and Chicken, Paneer Sana Thongba, prepared by the Manipuri students, a release from the foundation said.
