Relink Tulu tradition and culture to international languages'

April 15, 2012

Udupi, April 15: Study of ancient Greek literatures had revealed that, those included over 30 per cent of Tulu words. It is the need of the hour to translate Tulu Literature in to English to relink the Tulu language, tradition and culture to the international languages. Or else Tulu tradition will become stagnant, opined renowned folk scholar Dr Vamana Nandavara.

He was speaking after receiving the Bannanje Babu Amin Folk Award, instituted by Kemmalaje Janapada Prakashana, here on Sunday. He also demanded the Universities to provide occassions and forums for the development of Tulu folks.

Renowned `Naagaswar' artist Alevoor Bogra Sherigar was also honoured with the Award.

Veteran scholar Dr Erya Laxminarayana Alva handed over the award and said that to present the folk art in a more luxurious way, it was being given the modern touch. As a result the folk arts had been losing its original spirit.

Study of Tulu literature shall raise above one's caste and shall focus more on field work, he added. President of Kemmalaje Janapada Prakashana Dr Gananath Ekkaru presided over the function. Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Akademy President Umanath Kotian, Entrepreneur Pramod Madhwaraj Malpe, Anil Shetty Moodu Alevoor, Ganesh Amin Malpe were the chief guests.

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