Mysuru: Karnataka Arebhashe Samskritika and Sahitya Academy, Madikeri, in association with Kodagu Gowda Samaja will hold a two-day meet from May 14 to preserve and promote the old Kodagu Gowda culture.
Academy chief Kolyada Girish said the event will be held at Bharath Scouts and Guides grounds. The cultural event will be inaugurated by Kudupajje K Kushalappa, president of Kodagu Gowda Samaja.
"The event has been organized to make the younger generation more familarized with the rich Kodagu Gowda culture and tradition. Nearly 3,000 people from all over Karnataka are expected to take part," said Girish.
Solo elocution on Arebhashe culture, fashion show, lyric writing, mono acting, rhymes, conference and other cultural events will be held on the occasion, said Mandrira G Mohandas, coordinator of the function.
Cultural programmes
On the second day, cultural programmes will be inaugurated by chief minister Siddaramaiah. The rally will be flagged off by MLA Vasu. Seetharama Kevalla, principal, Vidya Rashmi Vidyasamthe, Savanuru, Chandramathi from Government High School Markanja and Pattada Shivakumar from Government College, Hobbli will present papers on the Arebhashe culture and tradition.
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