Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – North Carolina
North Carolina, July 2: The prestigious international body of Tuluvas, the All America Tulu Association (AATA), will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a grand three-day cultural extravaganza titled ‘Tulu Siri Parba’ from July 4 to 6 in the United States.
The celebrations will begin on July 4 with a get-together and formal inauguration at The Lotter’s Party Hall in North Carolina, uniting Tuluvas from across the globe.
The main event will be held on July 5 at Alston Ridge Middle School, Cary, North Carolina. It will feature three key segments—AATA Siri Mudi, AATA Sanmana, and the AATA Sirinudi Awards ceremony. Distinguished guests expected at the event include:
- U T Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- Dr Saigeetha Hegde, Head of the Tulu Studies Department, Nitte University
- Dr Ravi Shetty Moodambail, Head of ATS Group and president of Qatar Kannada Sangha
- Shekhar Mayek, Founder and CEO of M Result
The day will also showcase traditional Tulu delicacies, cultural entertainment, and panel discussions on heritage and identity.
On July 6, the final day, a special ‘Milan Koota’ (fellowship meet) will be organised at 01 High House Road, Cary, NC, recreating nostalgic childhood games, folk music, and fun-filled entertainment.
This is the first time the Tulu Siri Parba is being celebrated on such a grand scale with global participation. The organisers have urged all Tuluvas to attend and contribute to its success.
The appeal comes from AATA’s chief executive secretary Ranjani Asaigoli, president Shrivalli Rai Martel, founder president Bhaskar Sherigar, and the entire AATA team.