Billava Sangha Kuwait Family picnic was held on Friday, 17th March 2023 at Andalous Park (Riggae) with Billavas getting together in large numbers. The weather was pleasant and gave an extra boost to the enthusiasm of the members who participated in the games.
Mr. Rajesh Kukian, Ms. Jyothi Sudhir, Mr. Prashanth Poojary and Mr. Mithun Vishwanath hosted the entire event. The function commenced with Guru Shloka followed by March past. Opening ceremony dance was performed by the BSK kids, choregraphed by Ms. Kavya Prashanth was the main attraction of the event. Lighting the Torch was done by Sports Secretary Mr. Sandesh Amin and flag was hoisted by President Ms. Sushma Manoj in the presence of all committee members.
President Ms. Sushma Manoj in her welcome speech conveyed her best wishes to all the participants. Sports Secretary Mr. Sandesh Amin in his speech welcomed all the members and urged to actively participate in the sports event.
The picnic had fun elements for each and every age group. The parents of 0 – 2 years age group kids played musical chair game with their cute babies and Lucky draw. The tiny tots 2 - 4 Years age group, enjoyed their game of picking the color ball and passing the ball, while the bigger children 4 - 8 Years age group, played Frog race and Cone race, 8 - 12 years children played Ice Cone race and Back ball throw, while 12 and teenager played Bow & Arrow and Lemon on the Spoon.
Ladies participated in blow and blast the balloon, Save your tail, Ladies Jodi took part in Filling the water bottle. Ladies Group played fun game, Stepping on the cardboard & Tunnel ball race and participated in Throw Ball and Tug of War.
Gents participated in Shot Put, Head spin race, Gents Jodi participated 3 Leg Race. Gents Group played Volley Ball and Tug of War.
The couples played and enjoyed the water balloon throw game. Spot Questions were asked and crowd responded wisely. The crowd tried their luck in the game of Housie-Housie and it was a real treat to watch the traditional coconut breaking game throughout the day.
Committee briefed the gathering about BSK’s participation in Scholarship program in coordination with Guru Charitable Trust, its intention to continue and urged everyone to contribute for the noble cause.
Media team Mr. Manoj Kumar, Mr. Chitrek Bangera, Mr. Sandeep Kumar Attavar, Mr. Santosh Kotian and Mr. Lohith Poojary beautifully captured the photography & Videography.
Mr. Hussain Bawa, Manager of M/s Sangeetha Restaurant arranged the tasty lunch.
We would like to thank Mr. Gokul Das for sponsoring Transportation facility, Mr. Chitrek Bangera for sponsoring Prizes for kids category and M/s Sri Annapoorna Veggie Restaurant.
Transportation was well coordinated by Mr. Sukumar Karkera and Mr. Sudesh Garodi. The unity of the committee members and active participation of the BSK members that eventually led to the success of the family picnic. Yet another memorable event was concluded on a very happy note with prize distributions to the winners.
BSK Management would like to thank Sports Secretary Mr. Sandesh Amin & his team, all the sponsors, supporters and wholehearted support of all the committee members, who toiled day and night in making the event successful.