Karnataka Sangha Dubai to hold several competitions for Kannadigas in UAE

Mangalore Today News Network

Dubai, May 28, 2012 : Karnataka Sangha Dubai will hold a dart competition on June 15 at Ramee Royal Hotel near Makthoum Bridge on June 15 and a dance competition on September 21 for all Kannadigas living in the UAE.

 

Daya Kirodian, general secretary of the association, said that all Kannadigas in UAE can participate in these competitions and win trophies and cash prizes. The purpose of holding a dance competition is to encourage Kannadigas to give expression to their talents and also unite them under one roof, he added

The dart competition will be held in the following categories—solo category for kids in the age group of 8-14, mixed double category, men solo category, women solo category, and professional category.

The participants will receive free lunch as well as brunch. Those interested in taking part must submit entries before 11:00 a.m. on June 15. Entrance is free for all members, and non members can contact Sports Secretary Manohar Hegde (055 5485003), former member Chandrashekar Sankole (055 2122003), and Arun Mysore, former member (055 8042081).

The dance competition will be held in the following categories—below 15 category and above 15 category, folk dance category, and professional group dance category. The organizers will permit songs in Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, Kodava, and Beary.

A drawing competition and a fancy dress competition will also be held in the following categories. The drawing competition will be held in the below 8 and 8 – 15 years categories. The theme for the latter category is “Tourist Spots in Karnataka.”

The fancy dress competition will be held in the below 8, 8 – 15, and above 15 categories. Those interested in taking part can contact General Secretary Daya Kirodian (050 7855649), Entertainment Secretary Satish Venkatrama (050 4433694), Sports Secretary Manohar Hegde (050 5458003), and Treasurer Jayanth Shetty (050 6590986).