Weeklong Parichaya Rangotsava-2025 Inaugurated at Rangaparichaya Pamboor

By Dr. Eugene DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/Pamboor, 10 Feb 2025: The much awaited weeklong festival off multi-lingual plays, Parichaya Rangotsava was inaugurated Rangaparichaya Pamboor, on Monday, 10 February 2025 at 6.15pm. The inaugural programme was presided over by Dr. Vincent Alva-Honorary President of Parichaya. The guests included Rev. Fr. Henry Mascarenhas-Parish Priest of the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor,  Satish Tipattur-Director of Rangayaana Mysore, Mrs. Poornima-Kannada and Cultural Department, Udupi District and Prof. Shridhar Moorthy-Retired lecturer of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva.

 

The inaugural programme commenced with the Parichaya theme song as the trustees of Parichaya Pratistan stood on the stage. As the guests occupied the dais, Prakash Noronha-Secretary of Parichaya Pratistan, in his introductory address narrated the aims and objectives of Parichaya that was founded in 2012 and during the last 14 years it has presented around 85 plays in different languages, a number of musical concerts and other cultural programmes.

 

Rev. Fr. Henry  Mascarenhas in his message said that art and culture are the gifts from God which are being promoted by Parichaya and wished well to Parichaya Rangotsava.

The Parichaya Rangotsava-2025 was formally inaugurated by Satish Tipattur and the guests on the dais by lighting the lamp. 

 

In his speech, Satish Tipattur appreciated the fact that in a small place like Pamboor efforts have been made to promote art, culture and languages. He appreciated the discipline of punctuality followed by Parichaya in starting the programme.

 

Mrs. Poornima and Prof. Shridhar Moorty wished well to the weeklong Rangotsava.

 

Mrs. Violet Castelino proposed thee vote of thanks, Mrs. Jenith Alva introduced Satish Tipattur and Mrs. Mabel compered the programme.

 

The sponsors of the ianugural play, the Lions Club of Batakal BC Road were honoured by Dr. Vincent Alva.

 

The inaugural play in Kannada language titled "My Family" was performed by Rangayana repertory artists

 

Original story: Gautami, Script and Dramaturgy: Satish Tiptur,Dolls Concept and Design : Shravan Heggodu,Stage Design: H. K. Dwarkanath,Accessories, makeup, costume design: Nandini KR, Geetha Montadka, Sasikala B. N; Lighting Design: Mahesh Kallathi, Music, Design and Direction: Ganesh Mandarthi.

 

"My Family" is a child-centered drama. The story of this play has tried to hold together the worldview, perception, and emotional ideas of children through their eyes without separating them as “children”. In this era of technology, many “virtual worlds” are the reality of our real lives, including children, through mobile phones. The rhythms of life of everyone living here are also different. Thus, this experiment is a serious attempt to gain awareness of the real world by meditating on the natural rhythm and relationship of nature, a world that feels fragmented without realizing the differences between abnormal and normal life. That is why this experiment is a play in which everyone in this society, including parents and teachers, who think that they are shaping children for the future, should see themselves through the eyes of children.