Suggi-Huggi event turns damp squib for want of spectators

Suggi-Huggi event turns damp squib for want of spectators

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 15, 2018: The Suggi-Huggi programme organised by the  Department  of Kannada and Culture at the Siri Chavadi of Tulu Bhavan here on March 15, Thursday turned out to be a damp squib for want of  spectators. There was only a handful of gathering to watch the  cultural events by  reputed artistes and troupes of the district. A few students of a school and  artistes themselves were the  audience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLA  J R Lobo who presided over the function openly expressed his displeasure over the lack of interest shown by the public to  such events.

Chandrahas Rai B, Deputy Director of Kannada and Culture Department, Corporator Radhakrishna and others were present.

A variety of  folk events from  teams from Kateel, Kulai, Mysuru, Moodbidri, Mulki, Belthangady and Suratkal took part in the event and presented Dollu Kunitha, Huli Vesha, Suggi Kunitha, Kangilu and various other folk programmes.