Mangaluru : The 2nd International Bunts convention to be held on February 6th and 7th at Town Hall, Mangalore, Dharmadikhari Dr D Veerendra Heggade will inaugurate the convention on February 6 at 4.00 pm said Chairman of National Bunts Welfare Trust Sadananda Shetty.

Speaking at the press meet on Tuesday he said, Dr. D K Chowta, President of the convention will be welcomed from Mangalore University College to Town Hall in a procession at 2.30pm. “Sadhashaya” paper will be inaugurated by Chancellor of Nitte University Dr. Vinay Hegde.

He also said that the inaugural function will be followed by “Banta Kala Koota” at 7pm and Yakshagana at 9pm. On Feb 7th Women Convention will be inaugurated by Kripa Alva at 9:30 am followed by Panel Discussion at 11:00 am , “Telike Urkarnaga” (Tulu Drama by Devadas Kapikad and team) at 2:30pm, dance programme by students of Alva’s Education Foundation at 5:30pm.A musical event Gurukiran Nights will also be organized said Pradeep Alva, member of Organizing committee.

Vijaya Lakshmi Shetty, Navneet Rai, Rajgopal and others were present.