MANGALURU: The two-day World Tulu Convention, ‘Tulunadochchaya 2017’, officially commenced at the Dr. Shivarama Karantha Pilikula Nisargadhama. Organized by the Vishva Tuluvere Ayano Koota in association with the Department of Kannada and Culture, the mega-event promoted regional unity under the theme “Jaati, Mata, Bhaashe Onjavodu.”

The highlight of the convention was the presentation of the prestigious ‘Tulunadochchaya Award 2017’ to Jai Tulunad (R.) for its contribution to protecting, enriching, and promoting the Tulu language, script and cultural heritage through grassroots campaigns and activities.