Bahrain Bunts give cultural glimpse at 12th annual celebration

Manama: Bunts Bahrain celebrating their 12th anniversary at the Inter Continental Regency Bahrain gave a glimpse of their rich culture to the Bahrain Indians present on the occasion.

Continuing the traditional practice of Kumba Swagatha for welcoming the guests, the program commences with Ganapathi stuti and graceful Bharat Natyam Invocation Dance. Young Bunt boys and girls rocked the stage with hit Kannada fusion song under Ms. Harini Shetty’s choreography followed by the mythological tulu skit ‘Birdudha Bunterana Bhinkada Badku’ depicting the rich Bunts Culture. Mrs. Hema Shivakumar Shetty with assistance from Mr. Abhijeet Shetty and Ms. Harini Shetty choreographed a mesmerizing Kannada fusion touching upon all the art forms from Yakshagana to the Pili Vesha.

The stage program involved felicitating the distinguished guests Dr. Kalidas Shetty, a renowned Food Scientist joining from USA along with United State Martial Arts Hall Of Fame recipient Mr. Cheetah Yajnesh Shetty ensuring the children of providing support in every possible way, inspiring them to pursuit their passion and excel further in life. Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, General Manager, Badagabettu Co – operative Credit Society was glad to see Bahrain Bunt’s attempt towards preserving and promoting the rich culture among the future generations. Mr. Halady Srinivasa Shetty, Chairman & M.D, MMCL was impressed to see that while Bahrain had developed remarkably in over two decades of time span since he left the Kingdom, the people residing here continued to have the same warmth and bonding for their fellow beings and every person coming to this Kingdom making them feel home away from home. Recognizing the fact that the glory Bunts Bahrain had achieved was the result of consistent contribution from all the fellow members and supporters over the past 12 years, all the presidents from Mr. Rama Shetty, Mr. Uday Shetty, Mr. Krishnanda Shetty, Mr. Amarnath Rai and Mr. Pradeep Shetty present for the occasion were honoured along with the pillars of Bunts Bahrain, the platinum sponsors Mr. Shantharam Shetty, Mr. Sudhakar Shetty, Mr. Naveen D. Shetty, Mr. Prakash Shetty, Mr. Savin Shetty, Mr. Abdul Sattar and Mr. Rajiv Menon with prominent supporters Mr. Subhash Chandra Shetty, Mr. Pravin Shetty Kinnigoli, Mr. Rajendra Prabhu for the LED backlight screen and Mr. Lawrence D’Souza. Mr & Mrs. Shivakumar Shetty were specially honoured for their continuous support over these years.

The final entertainment for the year 2014 was brought with Hindi fusion dance under Mrs. Hema Shivakumar Shetty choreography with assistance from Mr. Abhijeet Shetty. Momentos were handed over to all participants, choreographers and supporters for their constant support throughout the year followed by Mr. Chetah Yajnesh Shetty’s martial arts tips and moves on self defense. Mr. Prasanna Shetty praising Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shetty & Mrs. Prathima Arun Shetty for anchoring the smooth functioning of the program in their entertainment style; thanked Mrs. Ramya Sandeep Alva, Mrs. Suma Sharath Shetty, Mrs. Anita Shekha Shetty and Ms. Vijetha Mohandas Shetty for profile reading, Mr. Karunakar for sound support , Mr. Varun Hegde for lights and Mr. Sunil Kadri for backstage along with acknowledging the contribution from each and every participant, choreographer, supporter and sponsors with special thanks to the Management & entire Support staff of InterContinental Regency Bahrain for providing their splendid venue and every possible support throughout the event. Around 500 Indians enjoyed the delicious dinner served thereafter.