Mangalore, Jan 26: The spirit of nationalism was brought to the fore in the form of graceful movements and soulful singing at the cultural programme at Nehru Maidan on Saturday, as 4,600 students from several schools across the city sang songs, presented colourful drills and exhibited formations as part of Republic Day celebrations in Mangalore.
For the first time in Mangalore, troupes from as many as 23 government and private aided and unaided schools such as Canara High School, Dongarekeri, Milagres High School, Government High School, Balmatta, St Aloysius High School, Urwa, Chimaya High School, St Agnes High School, Capitanio School, Pumpwell, Ramakrishna School and St Ann's High School, among others, formed colour-coordinated presentations in the Maidan to the delight of the spectators.
The drills and dances by these troupes rendered a message of national integrity and peace, and reflected the culture of India through tri-coloured props and dupattas. The children, dressed in white and swathed in a spectrum of colours, moved in unison to the tunes of ten patriotic songs such as 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha', 'Hum Honge Kamiyaab', 'Yelegalu Nooraru', 'Pinnalara Papallara' and others sung by a total of 2,600 students from 12 schools, out of the total 4,600.
The cultural extravaganza was organized under the guidance of Mangalore DDPI Moses Jayashekar and Mangalore North Block Education Officer Y Shivaramaiah.
The unison and coordination of the performances in the event was the result of days of effort and practice by the students in their respective schools. Rehearsals had held by all the schools at Nehru Maidan on January 21 and 22, to time and coordinate the troupes from different schools.
Feted
Achievers in agriculture Seetharam Shetty, Rama Suvarna, Chandrashekar Shetty and Hameed were felicitated and given cash prizes on the occasion. Sanketh Bangera, who has claimed several laurels in swimming championships, and Avani, who has won awards in ice-skating competitions, were also felicitated.
Cleaner M'lore in future?
On the occasion, 'Clean Mangalore Campaign' organised by Kanara Builders' Association was launched by District-in-charge Minister C T Ravi and DK Deputy Commissioner N Prakash and the banner for the campaign was released. The year-long campaign aimed at educating the primary, high school and college students on various aspects of cleanliness necessary to keep the city clean and green. As part of the campaign, members of KBA will present PowerPoint presentations in every school in Mangalore and exhibit banners to spread awareness on the issue. Over 1 lakh children in all the schools will be given a card listing all the contact numbers of important officials in the district.
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