Mangalore, December 7: Illiterate Harekala Hajabba, who is popularly known as 'Akshara Santha' will be the centre of attraction at the fifth Beary Sahitya Sammelana, scheduled to be organized by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy in the city on December 10 and 11.
Giving details about the literary conference at a press meet here on Wednesday, M B Abdul Rahman, the chairman of the Academy, said that Mr Hajabba would inaugurated the two day event on December 10 at 10:00 am at Town Hall, by releasing five literary works on Beary language, culture and community.
The five new titles are 'Perime', an edited research work, 'The Bearys of Tulunadu' by Prof. B M Ichlangodu, 'Tulunadina Byarigalu', translated by Tufail Mohammed, 'The Beary Language', by Dr Sushila P Upadyaya, and 'Beary Baashe, translated by Dr Sushila P Upadyaya. The books will be introduced by Abdul Raheem, Founder of Kendra Beary Sahithya Parishad, he said.
Mr Rahman said, Mr Hajabba would also be conferred with the tittle 'Akkarada Avadhoota' in recognition of his contribution towards the field of literacy.
Mr Rahman said, soon after the book releasing session, B A Mohideen, former Education Minister, would inaugurate the exhibition, food mela and book stalls on the premises of Town Hall as part of the literary meet.
An interactive session on the topic 'Apprehensions of Beary Life' will commence at 11 am under the presidentship of Umar Teeke Bangalore, in which Atthur Cheyabba will present his views. Hamid Palya, Current Affairs Editor of 'Suvarna News 24 X 7' will be the host.
Over a dozen achievers from Beary community including Abdul Rauoof Puthige, builder and social worker, B M Basheer, journalist, Dr Kaup Mohammed, educationist will be felicitated on the same day.
A poets' meet will be held at 4:30 pm under the presidentship of writer Ayisha U K Ullal. As the last programme of the first day of the convention, 'Mahasabha' a Beary comedy directed by Hussain Katipalla will be staged at 6.30 pm, Mr Rhaman said.
The second day of the literary meet will start with 'Face to Face with Litterateurs' under the presidentship of award winning writer Vaidehi at 10:00 am. Dr Na D'Souza, Dr Jayanth Kaikini and P Sheshadri will be among the participants.
A team led by Appagere Thimmaraju will present Kannada folk songs at 1:30 pm. The valedictory ceremony will commence at 3.30 pm under the presidentship of B A Mohideen. Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, who will be present as chief guest among others will be given a warm felicitation on the occasion, said Mr Rahman.
Dr Sushila P Upadyaya, Prof B M Ichlangodu, Abdul Azeez Baikampady and Hamza Malar were present at the press meet.
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