Minister Khader Directs Officials to Organise Karavali Utsav with Diverse Programmes

Minister Khader Directs Officials to Organise Karavali Utsav with Diverse Programmes

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 1, 2025: Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister U T Khader has directed officials to organise the Karavali Utsav in December with a variety of cultural, literary, entertainment and adventure programmes to attract people of all age groups and tourists.

Chairing a preparatory meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Padil on Sunday, Khader said the festival should showcase the rich folk arts, culture and traditions of the coastal region. He stressed the need to provide a platform for local artists and invite nationally renowned cultural troupes.

The festival will feature traditional coastal sports, beach festivals and a special food festival showcasing the region’s cuisine. Other proposed attractions include helicopter rides, a triathlon, vintage car rallies, motorcycle stunt shows and yoga sessions.

The minister also suggested organising food and horticulture exhibitions, street food and seafood festivals, fruit and flower shows, musical programmes, cultural performances, film and folk festivals, dog shows and local livestock exhibitions. Special competitions and programmes for women will also be organised.

Highlighting the recent recognition of Tulu as a second official language, Khader directed officials to organise a grand event showcasing Tulu literature, language and culture.

State Minimum Wages Advisory Board Chairman T M Shaheed, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H V, Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy, Zilla Panchayat CEO Narwade Vinayak Karbhari, Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Rahul Rathnam Pandey, Additional Deputy Commissioner Raju K, officials from various departments and representatives of different organisations attended the meeting.