Media Release
Abbasiya, Oct 10: The Billava Sangha Kuwait (BSK) hosted its grand annual cultural celebration, ‘Billava Chavadi 2025’, on September 26, at the Aspire Indian International School Auditorium in Abbasiya, leaving the audience thoroughly enthralled with a vibrant display of tradition, talent, and unity.
A major highlight of the evening was the Tulu comedy drama ‘Onchi Toopini’, which kept the audience in splits with its witty storytelling and flawless performances. The event also witnessed the first-ever Ladies' Tiger Dance in Kuwait, a spectacular addition that received overwhelming appreciation from the crowd.
Guests were welcomed by the Bhajana team leading the procession through a beautifully decorated reception.
The programme commenced with Guru Pooja, followed by the national anthems of Kuwait and India, and a prayer song rendered by Anil Poojary.
The formal inauguration was carried out by BSK president Amarnath Suvarna, along with chief guest Raj Kumar (president, NRI Forum Karnataka, Bahrain), Dinesh Suvarna Rayee (renowned MC), Jithesh MP (president, Saradhi Kuwait), Karthik Kadekar and BSK Management Committee members.
The souvenir ‘Billava Bolpu’ was released in a unique and traditional style with the support of the Bhajana team. In his welcome address, Amarnath Suvarna emphasised cultural unity and thanked the community for their continuous support.
The event recognized and felicitated its generous sponsors:
Gold sponsors - M/s Land Trades Builders & Developers and M/s Salmiya Clinic.
Silver sponsors – M/s Sangeetha Veg Restaurant, M/s Malabar Gold & Diamonds and George Alwyn D’Souza & Family.
Co-sponsor - M/s Golden Wok Restaurant.
The guests from India and Bahrain were honoured for their valuable contributions to Tulu Nadu culture.
In his keynote, the chief guest Raj Kumar spoke about the importance of unity and integrity, lauding the efforts of BSK in preserving and promoting cultural heritage abroad.
BSK honoured 3 outstanding students, namely Sanskriti Poojary, Havish Kumar and Pranav Sudhir for their excellence in sports as they represented Kuwait during the CBSE sports tournaments. BSK also gave away scholarship to 4 deserving students.
The programme featured various traditional and modern cultural performances by BSK members and their children. The segment titled ‘Tuluva Aisiri’ included group dances and the much-applauded Tiger Dance. The dances were choreographed by Sudha Sandesh Amin, Kavya Prashanth, Sowmya Sukesh and Sukesh Madivala.
The drama ‘Onchi Thupini’, written by Vikram Manchi and directed by Mahesh Poojary Polali was a crowd favourite, with lively performances from a cast of talented local artistes and music direction by Karthik Kumar Kadekar. The team included, Mithun Vishwanath, Rajesh Kuckian, Sujith Kotian, Purander Manchi, Sukesh Madivala, Lydia Misquith, Harini Anish Kotian, Shithil Hegde, Sujeeth Amin, Sushith Kuckian, Sudhakar Poojary and Jagadeesh Poojary.
The seamless coordination of the event was credited to cultural secretaries Mahesh Poojary and Sudhakar Poojary, with technical and logistics support from the entire team. The evening was eloquently hosted by Dinesh Suvarna Rayee, Arushi Manoj Kumar, and Kushi Sandeep Kumar.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by general secretary Prashanth Poojary, along with the raffle draw announcements and dinner served by M/s Sangeetha Restaurant.
The success of ‘Billava Chavadi 2025’ highlighted the immense talent and unity within the BSK community. From stage performances to backstage efforts, the event showcased the dedication of BSK members in preserving their heritage and fostering togetherness among expatriates in Kuwait.
The BSK Management Committee extends heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, well-wishers, volunteers, performers, and supporters who contributed to the grand success of the event.