Kuwait Buntara Sangha celebrates Ugadi Parba 2013

Kuwait Buntara Sangha celebrates Ugadi Parba 2013

Mangalore Today News Network

Kuwait , April 15, 2013: Buntara Sangha – Kuwait (registered under Indian Embassy) celebrated Ugadi Program on Friday 5th April 2013 at Indian community school Khaitan, in a spectacular fashion, witnessed by a large number of members and their families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The venue was beautifully decorated with flowers “Rangoli” and “diya”s by the Buntara Sangha  PR committee members led by Mrs Sujaya Shetty. Satyanarayan Pooja marked an auspicious beginning to the day’s activity.

This was followed by “Haldi Kumkum” ceremony for married couples, led by Mrs Shalini Yadunath Alva & Mrs Shakila Shetty, providing a festive ambience to the audience. Cultural extravaganza began later in the afternoon with prayer song by the koota members, followed by lighting of lamp by the Managing Committee. President Umesh Shetty Adve, extended a warm welcome and thanked the Kuwait Bunts for their over whelming support to the event. Managing committee of 2012 was felicitated by the 2013 Managing Committee for their outstanding performance. Member’s kids were honored for their academic excellence in 10th & 12th grade during March 2012 examinations.       

The audiences were treated to a sequence of refined local talent performances that comprised of singing, dancing comedy skit and magic show. Highlight of the event was a scintillating fashion show that was a fusion of culture, dance, traditional and western round. Bunts kids awed the audiences with their dancing skills and super model attitude.

Mr. & Mrs. Bunts contest, the brain child of Cultural Secretary Shalini Yadunath Alva and organized first time in Kuwait received great appreciation and applause from the audience. Mrs Jyothi Colaco & Mr Prashant Karivellur, eminent personalities in Kuwait cultural scene, graced the event as judges for the Mr & Mrs Bunts Contest.  Mr Manoj & Mrs Smitha Shetty were declared the Mr & Mrs Bunts Kuwait 2013 and crowned by the Bunts Sangha President Mr Umesh Shetty & Vice President Shankar Shetty.  All participants for the Mr & Mrs Bunts competition and fashion show received gifts from the Sangha.

“Ugadi” 2013 organized under the leadership of President Umesh Shetty and conceptualized and directed by Culture Secretary Shalini Alva was a huge success. It clearly depicted  meticulous planning and dedicated efforts by the Managing & Sub-committee members and volunteers. General secretary Vishwanath Shetty proposed the vote of thanks to the donors, supporters and audience. The program was beautifully compered by  Mr Jayasheel Shetty and Mrs Ashwita Shetty who were very interactive with  the audiences.

Sumptuous lunch for the event was served by Avanti Restaurant, stage setting coordinated by Mr Sudhakar Shetty Pangala, photography by Mr Prashanth Shetty, videography by Mr Alan, sound and lighting by Illumination Anand D’souza. Professional hair style for the event by Diva Ladies Salon.

Logistics support to the event was provided by Mr Gokuldas Bhatt of Sagar Travels, Mr Philip Mathew & Mr Sudarshan Shetty. Buntara Sangha wishes to thank all its members, donors and well wishers for their support.

The beautiful evening came to an end with National Anthem