Nov 04: The 67th Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with great enthusiasm at St Theresa’s School, Bendur Mangaluru by the students of Kannada Language of grade 6, 7 and 8 in the school Auditorium on November 1, 2022. The Chief Guest of the day was Dr Prathiba Rai, a parent of the school. Mr Pramod Kumar, the Manager of Federal Bank, Sr Shaila, the Correspondent of the School and the Principal Sr Lourdes were the other dignitaries present for the program. After the divine intervention, the dignitaries and the gathering were welcomed by a student representative. The dignitaries then lit the Diya as a gesture of keeping the light of God burning bright on the program. The amazing facts about Kannada added to the knowledge of the audience. The students were able to spread the fragrance of Kannada language through a comedy skit and with their spectacular dance performance, which left the audience spellbound. A medley of group songs ‘ Hachchevu Kannada Deepa’, ‘ Baarisu Kannada Dimdimava’, ‘ Ide Naadu, Ide Baashe’ etc which paid respect to our motherland and uplifted the mood. The Chief Guest and the School Correspondent gave their inspiring and thought provoking speeches. The program concluded by the singing of the State Kannada Anthem.
The ceremony generated a sense of pride in the minds of the audience, for being part of a culture that is so rich and vibrant.
Mrs Veena Lasrado, Assistant Teacher
St Theresa’s School, Bendur
