Alva’s cultural fest goes international; mega events planned in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

January 3, 2013

Dubai, Jan 3: Popular cultural events Alva’s Virasat and Nudisiri will be going international with the maiden international event to be inaugurated in Dubai on January, 31 and in Abu Dhabi on February 1.

Announcing the same at a meeting convened by Namma Tuluveru to discuss and plan the cultural fest at the Banquet Hall of Fortune Plaza, here Dr Mohan Alva, Chairman of Alvas Education Foundation, said over 80 artistes from the Foundation flying from India to present this beautifully designed extravaganza heritage cultural festival.

Dr. Alva said he is happy that he chose UAE to be the first country to host the first International followed by Bahrain, Muscat, Qatar, Malaysia and other countries.

Explaining in detail how he started cultural festivals, what made him think of this and how his idea got support of local as well as national feelers, he said the event later went on hitting success year after year and now Virasat celebrated 20 years of its existence in the national level.

He said that this cultural festival, 'virasat', aims at igniting and spreading cultural awareness among the people not only in local level but also in International level. Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade’s quote during his presidential address at the last Virasat event said that the aim of Virasat is to enable the formation of good, value-based human beings, which is the exact object of any religion too.

Shodhan Prasad welcomed the gathering and invited the guests the dais. Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha President, Sarvotham Shetty introduced and briefed Dr. Mohan and his Foundation’s contribution. He also pointed out that because of Alva’s Cultural Festival; the name of Moodabidri is highlighted in the world map.

Chairman of Fotune Plaza Group of Hotels, Pravin Shetty was also present. Presidents and Executive Members of various Regional Community Associations of Karnataka and Tulu Nadu along with well-wishers and media representatives took part in the meeting.

In Abu Dhabi

Similar meeting was also held in Abu Dhabi under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha on December, 31, 2012. Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty presided the meeting. Sarvotham Shetty and leaders of various regional community associations of Karnataka and Tulu Nadu attended the meeting. After the briefings all participants unanimously welcomed the idea of this cultural festival and agreed to support.

Membership Drive

With both these meetings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi there was a membership drive wherein all the leaders and guests signed off the membership fees which will enable them to facilitate easy access wherever the Alva’s Virasat Festival takes place. Members have agreed to support this event in great spirits and conduct the same in the planned manner in UAE. Dr. Alva has already started the ground work and his representatives are already here to carry out other works needed to host the event.

Cultural Extravaganza

As planned the event will kick off on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Al Nasr Leisure land Ice Rink, in Dubai with the doors opening at 7 p.m. and the programme inauguration at 8 p.m. The very next day another programme will kick off at Abu Dhabi Indian School Auditorium with the gates opening at 5 p.m. and inauguration at 6 p.m.

There will be a variety of cultural programmes to include dance, music and small skits throughout which will be presented by the whole group of cultural masters of around 80 students flying from India for these events. It will be a feast for the entire cultural heritage music lovers in UAE and open to all irrespective of caste, creed or nationality. Dr. Alva has requested full support from all the Tulu & Kannada Community Organisations in UAE to support this event towards thunderous hit.

The meeting was fruitful with lot of creative suggestions from leaders of various communities which concluded with vote of thanks and dinner.

During the meet Dr Alva also mentioned about the Alva's Virasat-2013', a national-level cultural festival by Alva's Education Foundation which will be held in India from January 10 to 13 at Shobhabhavan in Mijar, Karnataka and said that there are plans to combine Alva's Virasat and Alva's Nudisiri as ‘Vishwa Alva's Nudisiri Virasat' in the coming years.

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KSCC thanks Dakshina Kannada district admin

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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Bahrain: Kannadiga delegates meet Indian Embassy Second Secretary

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy.

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon.

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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KSCC launches humanitarian services amid covid-19 lockdown

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May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.