KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA CELEBRATIONS (01.11.2025)
“ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡು ನನ್ನ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಹೂ, ಅದರ ಪರಿಮಳವೇ ನನ್ನ ಗುರುತು.”
Living in a state that boasts of a rich
potpourri of cultures, traditions, dialects and
ethnicities, is the pride of every Kannadiga. Every acre
of Karnataka, blossoms with hues of crimson red and
yellow as Kannadigas raise their state flag with pride.
Echoing similar sentiments, Kannada Rajyotsava was
celebrated with much fervour.
Compered by Ms Krupa of Grade 7 and Ms Iksha of Grade 4,
the programme commenced with inviting the dignitaries to
the dais. Gracing the occasion, as the Chief Guest was
Ms Priya Furtado, President of the PTA. Joining her on
stage were the Principal Fr Dominic Sunil Lobo, Vice
Principal and Administrator Fr Amar Lobo, and Ms
Magdalena Lewis, the Academic Co-ordinator.
After the prayer, the dignitaries inaugurated the
programme with the traditional lighting of the lamp,
which was followed by the singing of the State Anthem.
Following on, in her speech, Ms Priya conveyed her
sentiments of being a proud daughter of Karnataka,
rooted truly to its culture, language and heritage, and
encouraged all students to make every effort in
embracing the state language. Ms Priya was then
presented with a memento, as a gesture of kind
gratitude.
Thereafter, the cultural programmes saw a colourful
display of music, display and converse. Kick starting
the cultural events were the junior danseuses who put up
an energetic performance. Ms Jahnvi of Grade 9 spoke of
the importance of Kannada, and of the day through an
eloquent expression of verbose.
The song performance by the students was indeed
wonderful, which was then succeeded by a dance
performance by the high school students. A quick test of
knowledge about Karnataka, was conducted by the high
school students through an interactive quiz.
In his address to all Trinitarians, the Principal
reiterated on the importance of maintaining the beauty
and sanctity of the Kannada language, especially now
where we see a lot of uneasiness in Indian several
states with speaking the state language – be it of any
state. He reminded us that while our mother tongue comes
first and is to always be given first priority, next we
need to pay attention to the Kannada language and learn
it, since we live here. Even if one relocates from
another state, he/she must make an effort to learn
Kannada, as it will help them in the long run.
The comperes expressed their gratitude to all, which
brought down the curtains to the event.