New Delhi: Delhi Tulu Siri to host Bisu Parba, Annual Get-together on Apr 27

By Prakash Shetty
Bellevision Media Network

New Delhi, 26 April 2014: Delhi Tulu Siri, a Forum of people from Tulunadu living in and around the national capital will be organizing a fun-filled get together of Tulu speaking people at Nehru Park, near Chanakyapuri in the diplomatic enclave here on Sunday April 27.
 
The event will be marked by various social, cultural and sports activities by Tuluvas in New Delhi. People from all walks of life are expected to join to celebrate the occasion of Tulu New Year - Bisu with lots of fun, entertainment and enjoyment.
 
The eminent folklore scholar and critic Dr Purushothama Bilimale, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy member and Delhi Karnataka Sangha ® president Vasant Shetty Bellare, eminent advocates, media persons, senior government officials, business persons, bankers, professionals, engineers, doctors, hoteliers and students will be participating in the programme.

 
The day-long programme scheduled as part of celebration of Tulu New Year - Bisu will not only bring the Tulu speaking people living across national capital together but also provide an opportunity to them to discuss on issues pertaining to their motherland, culture and language. The effort to put pressure on the union government to include Tulu language in the eighth schedule of Indian constitution will continue with new government that is likely to be formed in June 2014.

 

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Delhi Tulu Siri, earlier known as Tulunad Development Forum and Tulu Koota was working in Delhi in the past 2 decades for inclusion of Tulu language in Indian constitution. An international conference under the chairmanship of eminent scholar Dr Vivek  Rai was organized during 2013 with the participation of union ministers and eminent Tulu exponents.
 
Delhi Tulu Siri general secretary Alok Rai urged all Tulu speaking people living across the national capital to attend the mega event in large numbers.  The mega event will begin on Sunday at 11.00am and conclude at 5.00pm.
 
Wide varieties of Mangalorean delicacies are also being planned for the lunch.
 
For enquiry and confirmation of your participation contact:
 
Alok Rai: 9910035383, Balakrishna Naik: 9810101264 and Prakash Shetty Ulepady: 9958823255