Tulu Koota Kuwait - Tulu Parba Competitions were held at the Indian Community School Salmiya on 7th October 2016 with maximum participation from all age groups, be it individual or group. Children and adults of all ages participated in various competitions as they came in large numbers.

The program started with a warm welcome by hosts Priya Devadiga and Manoj Shetty, as they set the mood for the day. A welcome prayer was sung by Madhav Naik, Ronald and Wilma. The program kick started with the lighting of the lamp by the Management Committee and Advisory Committee followed by a welcome speech from Mr. Harish Bhandary, the President of Tulu Koota Kuwait. The Tulu Parba 2016 Competition was very well coordinated by Mrs. Swarna Shetty.

The children excelled in all groups giving stiff competition and making it tough for the judges to judge. Competitions slated out for various age groups and those planned for the day included – Capture the moment, Photography and Videography for toddlers, Fancy dress based on Nursery rhymes and Mythological Characters, Colouring, Drawing, Collage Making and Solo dance for the kids. Adults tried their hand at watermelon eating and Pick and Speak (Tulu), while group Dance and group Fancy dress were open to all.

TKK introduced DUBSMASH competition open to all was uploaded on Facebook which was a source of amusement to all. The highlight of the competition was the SUPER JODI contest for couples where couples posted their photos on the Facebook and had 5 different game rounds at the venue to win the title. The highest liked couple on Facebook also won a complementary prize. The super Jodi was hosted by Suresh Salian and Dr. Preethi Shetty.

All the winners’ names have been posted in the website: www.tulukootakuwait.org.

Tasty Mangalorean food was served by M&M restaurant, photography done by Snipper’s Clicks and Sound and Light were given by Illuminations (Mr. Anand). The event was concluded by a Prize Distribution to the winning participants, a vote of thanks by Mr. Satish Acharya and by singing our National Anthem.

Tulukoota Kuwait cordially invites one and all for its upcoming mega program on 28th October at American International School from 4.00pm onwards. Highlight of the event is tulu comedy drama “Adimel”. Acted and directed by Navin D Padil, Bhojaraj Vamanjoor, Arvind Bolar and Shashiraj Rao Kavoor.