The Kings Court at the Palace Ground, Bengaluru is all set to come alive as it hosts Konkani Utsav 2024 this Sunday.
The event, which aims to attract Konkani speakers from across Karnataka, is an initiative of various professionals and business leaders from the community. I promise to be a vibrant platform for interaction, trade promotion, cultural celebration.
Sona Ganesh Nayak, founder of 'Amchi Konkani' and owner of Sona Caterers, confirmed that preparations including food arrangements are going well. Nayak said, “We are expecting a large turnout from all the districts of Karnataka for this third annual event.Earlier events served as precursors, but this edition is bigger in terms of events, attendance and highlights."
Dr. Dayanand Pai, Chancellor of Vidyashilp University and Chairman of Centur Group, highlighted the cultural significance of the program. "The objective of the festival is to promote the language, culture and art of the Konkani community. We hope that this event will inspire the younger generation to continue our rich cultural heritage and traditions," he said.
Despite being a small community, Konkani speakers have made significant social contributions.He has established several banks and run several educational institutions and hospitals. Notable personalities include Anant Pai or 'Uncle Pai', educationist and pioneer of Indian comics such as Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle; Dr Tonse Madhav Anant Pai, founder of Manipal Group of Institutions, Upendra Pai, co-founder of Syndicate Bank; Ammembla Subba Rao Pai, founder of Canara Bank; and Manjeshwar Govinda Pai, a National Award winner.
Other prominent personalities include T A Pai, former Union Minister; TV Mohandas Pa of Infosys; and entrepreneurs Mukund Pai, Pradeep Pai and Raghunandan Kamath, who have had a significant impact on the ice cream industry in India.
Konkani Demographic Historians and researchers say that this language is spoken by various communities. While research is ongoing to determine the exact number of Konkani-speaking castes, the list includes Chitpavan Brahmins, Gau Saraswat Brahmins, Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins, Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins Daivadanya Brahmins, Karhade Brahmins, Marathas, Bhandaris and Kudubi of coastal Maharashtra.Konkani Utsav 2024 will feature entertainment programs as well as discussions on Konkani language, culture and history. Notable attendees expected include MLA Vedavyas Kamath, MLC Pratap Simha Nayak and Nandagopal Shenoy, President of Vishwa Konkani Centre, Mangaluru.
The participants will include speed painting artist Vilas Nayak and singer Ravindra Prabhu, among other professionals.
Konkani Utsav 2024 is also seen as a potential meeting place for your community members to find suitable life partners, promoting community bonding and continuity.
The event, which aims to attract Konkani speakers from across Karnataka, is an initiative of various professionals and business leaders from the community. I promise to be a vibrant platform for interaction, trade promotion, cultural celebration.
Sona Ganesh Nayak, founder of 'Amchi Konkani' and owner of Sona Caterers, confirmed that preparations including food arrangements are going well. Nayak said, “We are expecting a large turnout from all the districts of Karnataka for this third annual event.Earlier events served as precursors, but this edition is bigger in terms of events, attendance and highlights."
Dr. Dayanand Pai, Chancellor of Vidyashilp University and Chairman of Centur Group, highlighted the cultural significance of the program. "The objective of the festival is to promote the language, culture and art of the Konkani community. We hope that this event will inspire the younger generation to continue our rich cultural heritage and traditions," he said.
Despite being a small community, Konkani speakers have made significant social contributions.He has established several banks and run several educational institutions and hospitals. Notable personalities include Anant Pai or 'Uncle Pai', educationist and pioneer of Indian comics such as Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle; Dr Tonse Madhav Anant Pai, founder of Manipal Group of Institutions, Upendra Pai, co-founder of Syndicate Bank; Ammembla Subba Rao Pai, founder of Canara Bank; and Manjeshwar Govinda Pai, a National Award winner.
Other prominent personalities include T A Pai, former Union Minister; TV Mohandas Pa of Infosys; and entrepreneurs Mukund Pai, Pradeep Pai and Raghunandan Kamath, who have had a significant impact on the ice cream industry in India.
Konkani Demographic Historians and researchers say that this language is spoken by various communities. While research is ongoing to determine the exact number of Konkani-speaking castes, the list includes Chitpavan Brahmins, Gau Saraswat Brahmins, Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins, Rajapur Saraswat Brahmins Daivadanya Brahmins, Karhade Brahmins, Marathas, Bhandaris and Kudubi of coastal Maharashtra.Konkani Utsav 2024 will feature entertainment programs as well as discussions on Konkani language, culture and history. Notable attendees expected include MLA Vedavyas Kamath, MLC Pratap Simha Nayak and Nandagopal Shenoy, President of Vishwa Konkani Centre, Mangaluru.
The participants will include speed painting artist Vilas Nayak and singer Ravindra Prabhu, among other professionals.
Konkani Utsav 2024 is also seen as a potential meeting place for your community members to find suitable life partners, promoting community bonding and continuity.
