Tulukoota Kuwait 10th Annual Family Picnic this year attracted a crowd of over 850 people, to Mishref garden on Friday, 9th April 2010.

Tulukoota Kuwait Annual Picnic this year attracted a crowd of over 850 people, to Mishref garden on Friday, 9th April 2010. The beautiful sunny weather on Friday, ensured that the 2010 Tulukoota Kuwait picnic started with a big bang. The secret of such a successful event was the team work, great food and fun filled activities for the whole of family organized by Tulukoota Kuwait Managing Committee, Executive Committee and Sub Committee members. This year’s picnic also reflected the hard work put in by Sports Secretary Mohd Iqbal .

The theme of this year Tulukoota Family picnic was to bring together Tulunadu members, and spread out the spirit of friendship and belongingness. Tulukoota Kuwait has been organizing annual picnic every year, but this year being the Decennial celebration this year's event was the grandest in terms of gathering and the committee members have succeeded in having an active interaction with the crowd from all age groups.

The inaugural ceremony included , Flag hoisting, National Anthem, March Past, Aerobics and Fire works. Welcoming the Tulukoota Kuwait family, President Mrs. Swarna Shetty requested all members to actively participate in the rural Tulunadu games organized for the day, and reflect sports man spirit, and love for Tulunadu. It was indeed a beautiful day, the sun was shining bright and blessing Tulukoota Kuwait . Games like Kutti Done, Lagori , Jiblee, Tonka, Shakti Pradarshan, Kara Darpuna, Kho Kho, Tarai Katta, had active participation from all age group.

The aroma of delicious Tulunadu lunch served by Avanti Restaurant was appealing and the members enthusiasm and excitement was infectious, The application of Face Painting, Colorful balloons, and great raffle prizes, game prizes, goodie bags , Housie Housie prizes had created a festive atmosphere.

Rev Father Harry D’souza graced the Tulukoota Kuwait Decennial Logo launch, and expressed his appreciation for Tulukoota Kuwait for uniting the people of different faith and religion under its strong roof.

Talking in detail about Tulukoota Decennial Logo Father Harry D’souza said the green color used in the logo symbolizes our environment and gift of mother nature, so we should be responsible citizens and preserving and caring the gifts of the Almighty.

The human figures in the logo depict the unity of members of Tulukoota Kuwait ,and the rays reflect the radiance of Tulukoota Kuwait that is spreading far and wide and embracing people of different religion and faith, and also rays of hope to the less fortunate during difficult times as Tulukoota Kuwait believes strongly in community service. Father Harry expressed sincere wishes that Tulukoota Kuwait would continue it good work in leaps and bounds over centuries to come. Father Harry said “This is a great picnic, I see people from all belief. Tulukoota Kuwait has a diverse community and it is important to work together; and I am proud to be part of Tulukoota Kuwait”.

Tulukoota Kuwait Decennial logo designed by Sachidananda Suvarna.

Quiz program conducted by Basheer & Rashmi Bhatt.

The event was beautifully compered by Suresh Sham Rao, Anitha Shetty, Purandara Manchi, Ramesh S. Bhandary & special interviews conducted by Shalini Alva.

PRO Mr Chandrahasa Shetty & his team had done an excellent job for membership renewals during Tulukoota Kuwait Picnic. Spot prizes were given to winners for membership renewals. 32 GB Ipod was also given to the lucky winner for membership renewal draw.

General Secretary Sathyanarayan extended vote of thanks to the sponsors, donors, Tulukoota Kuwait members, Committee members, volunteers and the media and every person who had directly or indirectly contributed towards putting on such an excellent event.

Tulukoota Kuwait sincerely thanks all its sponsors and well wishers. Special thanks and appreciation to Mr. Pascal B Pinto, Helen Pinto, Oriental Restaurant, Ibrahim Pinto for refreshments, Sagar Transport for transportation provided during the Picnic.

Tulukoota Extends its special thanks to Mr.Rajesh Shetty & Team from AVANTHI PALACE RESTAURANT for providing delicious lunch, and Mr.Sathya Narayan for arranging the mangalorean style break fast.