World Tulu Convention inaugurated in Ujire in traditional splendor

World Tulu Convention inaugurated in Ujire in traditional splendor

Mangalore Today

Ujire, Belthangady, Dec. 10: Chief Minister B S Yeddiyurappa inaugurated the World Tulu Convention at Ratnavarma Hegde Stadium in Ujire. A cultural programme of traditional and cultural folk items of Tulunad was the highlight of the inauguration ceremony. It was indeed historical moment for all Tulavas around the world.

 

 

 

An hour long procession began from Janardana Swamy temple, Ujire at 3.30 pm in traditional Tulu cultural mode - women carrying kalashas and paddy corns in their hands accompanied by customary Tuluva music and leaders dressed in typical Tulunadu costume seated on an elephant was indeed spectacular. The procession was lead by over 30 cultural tableaus like Kanggilu kunitha and Maribhoota depicting the culture and tradition of Tulunadu. Over a lakh of people from various parts of the world came to participate in the convention.

 

Chief Minister, B S Yeddyurappa, started his inaugural speech in Tulu. He said that visiting a place where people respect their language, land, and culture is a great experience. He said that the convention must encourage the people to work for Tulunad and to develop their own language.

He also said that Tulu is the most ancient of 5 minority languages of India. It has created confusion because it has no script and is only a spoken language. But people all over the world are attracted to the Yakshagana, Nagamandala, Paddhana, Kambala, Gou Puje, and Bhootaradhane—the cultural highlights of this language.

He praised the people of Tulunad and said that they are intelligent, hardworking, and courageous. They come first in the field of service, education, banking, film making, and others. The Tulu Academy also highlights the folk art and rural sport. He said that the state government will be happy to encourage the development of the sport and folk culture of Tulunad. He said that he would urge the central government to include Tulu in the 8th chapter of the constitution and to make it one of the academic languages.

Dr. Veerendra Hegde, the president of the Vishwa Tulu Sammelan, gave the welcome speech and the keynote address. He said that the people of Tulunad who are now scattered all over the world are spreading their rich heritage at an international level. Wherever they are, they honor and respect their language, land, and culture. Every single person in Tulunad is supporting and working for the progress of the city. This certainly shows that God is with the people of Tulunad.

 

 

 

Yeddyurappa said that he is privileged to be present on the occasion. In his inaugural speech he said that the convention should look beyond organizing an epic event and take advantage of the cultural uniqueness of Tulu. What is lost in the past have to be revived with vigor and passion. Culture, language and literature are our great asset. He said that there are many languages without script in Karnataka and are loosing it usage and development. He also said that the state government will make all efforts to make Tulu official language status.

He praised the people of Tulunad and said that they are intelligent, hardworking, and courageous. They come first in the field of service, education, banking, film making, and others. The Tulu Academy also highlights the folk art and rural sport. He said that the state government will be happy to encourage the development of the sport and folk culture of Tulunad.

Dr. Veerendra Hegde, the president of the Vishwa Tulu Sammelan, gave the welcome speech and the keynote address. He said that the people of Tulunad who are now scattered all over the world are spreading their rich heritage at an international level. Wherever they are, they honor and respect their language, land, and culture. Every single person in Tulunad is supporting and working for the progress of the city. This certainly shows that God is with the people of Tulunad.

Just a century ago, Tulunad was a very poor region, but today it is rich and prosperous. It is now the seat of several nationalized banks, which are now in excellent financial health and are also able to handle recession. The agricultural sector faces some problems. The quality of the agricultural produce is very low; moreover the sector can survive only with the help of government subsidy. He urged the state government to support the farmers of Tulunad and to provide them with subsidy to enhance the quality and quantity of their milk and agricultural products.

The most fascinating showcase was the convention venue - Ajjarakallu Tulu Grama, is an effort to recreate Tulu village in a 10-acre-land. The village is almost a replica of the ancient Tulunadu. The structures were created by the artists toiling for months. The creations are designed by eminent artist Jagadish Ammunje and his team. The speciality is that each house in the village has been brought to life by actors, trained under theatre director Jeevanram Sullia.

Books on Tulu literature were exhibited showcasing ancient agricultural, tradition and a variety of household tools of Tuluva culture.

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