Mangalore, November 24: Commemorating 25 years of its existence, the Maruthi Yuvaka Mandala (MYM) organised and hosted its maiden beach festival on the shores of Ullal beach, with fun and frolic.
The Ullal Beach Festival 2012 beckoned the city-goers of Mangalore on Saturday to its sandy beach for two days of fun and frolic, with several stalls dotting the coastline. Despite the overbearing heat, visitors came to witness activities on the beach such as the Kite show, kabaddi and throw-ball competitions and the cultural programme in the evening.
As the shadows grew longer, so did the crowd. Families came to enjoy amusement rides that had been set up as part of the beach festival. While some ventured to try out the boat and horse rides, others were content observing by the sidelines.
As part of silver jubilee celebrations, the new school building of the Government Aided Mogaveera Higher Primary School situated a few yards away was inaugurated. The building had been renovated by the Maruthi Yuvaka Mandala as a token of appreciation to their alma-mater.
Managing Director of Yojaka Pvt Ltd Jagadeesh Boloor inaugurated the ground floor of the school building, while Deputy General Manager (CC & CSR) of MRPL Lakshmi M Kumaran inaugurated the upper level. Industrialist Dr G Shankar unveiled the school name on the occasion.
Under the open skies, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel inaugurated the beach festival by releasing colourful balloons in the air. A special souvenir detailing the growth of MYM was released on the occasion by KIOCL General Manager (Production) N Vidyananda, to commemorate the silver jubilee year.
Six achievers and social workers were given awards by the Mandala, for their various contributions to the society. Septuagenarian environmentalist Salumarada Thimmakka, social worker Harekala Hajabba and dance teacher Ullal Mohan Kumar were presented the Maruthi Sadhaka Prashasthi and felicitated on the occasion. Three youngsters such as internationally acclaimed artist Vilas Nayak, Karnataka state cricketer Nihal Ullal and agriculturist Pratibha Shetty were endowed with the Maruthi Yuva Prashasthi.
Describing the efforts of the MYM as exemplar, Nalin Kumar Kateel lauded the organisation for the service it has rendered over the years. He said that achievements of the awardees would be an inspiration to the next generation.
Amidst spotlights and fireworks, the key of the new school building was symbolically handed over to the school administrators.
Mangalore MLA U T Khader presided over the programme.
International cricketer David Johnson, President of Ullal Town Panchayat Bazil D'Souza, president of Ullal Mogaveera Sangha Sadananda Bangera, president of Mumbai unit of Ullal Mogaveera Sangha Jayakara Bangera, sportsman Loknath Bolar, religious leader Gangadhar Suvarna, president of Ullal Bhagavathi Thiya Samaja Chandrahasa Ullal, social worker Pundalik Karkera, head-mistress of the Ullal Mogaveera Higher Primary school Vedanthi and others were present.
In the cultural programme, there was on-stage art display by Vilas Nayak followed by orchestra performance by music composer and singer of 'Jai Ho' fame Vijayaprakash.
The beach festival will continue with various activities at the Ullal beach on Sunday.
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