Yakshagana lovers taste many ‘tenku thittu’ performances at Town Hall

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, July 16, 2014:  The atmosphere was upbeat on July 15 at Mangalore town hall. The London Yakshagana Competition 2014 made a great launch. At least a hundred peformers participated on the first day of the selection round for amateur troupes of ‘tenku thittu’  Yakshagana. 

 

Males and females in all veshas (costumes), thrilled those present. Artistes from many teams and two women troupes, presented assorted episodes. Most of the competitors said they had been practicing for about three months now. Many were involved with this beautiful local art for years.

Appreciating the competition most felt it  provided a good platform for many amateur troupes from rural and semi-urban areas to perform in Mangalore. This would enhance the skill and commitment of the artists and the future interests too.