
As people from Tulunadu assembled to celebrate 9th Tuluparba function on Friday 9th October 2009, the American Creativity school glittered in the festivity and fervor , with hundreds of fans of Mohan Alva anxiously awaiting his arrival.
The American Creativity hall was a scene of excitement, celebration, festivity, cultural pomp and grace Around 11:00 am Mohan Alva was accorded a traditional Tulunadu welcome nadaswaram, chande, umbrella reception, ladies holding kalasha, girls showering flowers, a perfect setting to host beloved son of Tulunadu Mr. Mohan Alva.
The morning program got a colourful start with a warm welcome by morning section hosts : Antiha Shetty & Sanath Shetty, and lighting of the lamp by Mohan Alva and the managing committee thus marking official commencement of the function. This was followed by release of Tulukoota Kuwait souvenir commemorating the activities during the year and support of patrons and well wishers.
Mrs. Swarna Shetty delivered the welcome speech , and this was followed by graceful welcome by the the Tulukoota Kuwait kids. "Jai Bharata Jananii Tanu Jate” welcome dance set the tone for the rest of the day.
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