Mangaluru  : The Bunt community should come forward to protect  its glorious culture and tradition with unity,  Now a days western culture entered our own land, we must be aware of degeneration  of our culture, said Dr B.M. Hegde, former vice chancellor of Manipal University.

He was speaking at the valedictory programme of the two-day National Bunts Convention at Town Hall on February 7, Sunday. 

Sri Esha Vittaladasa Swamiji of Kemar Sandeepani Ashram who blessed the occasion.

Dr D.K. Chowta presided over the function. A Sadananda Shetty, President of International Bunts Welfare Trust, Ramanatha Rai, DK District in-charge Minister, Abhayachandra Jain, Minister for Sports and Youth Services, JR Lobo, Moidin Bava, MLAs, Jacintha Vijay Alfred, Mayor, Ibrahim Kodijal, MUDA Chairman, Amarnath Shetty, former minister, M Mohan Alva, Chairman of Alva’s Foundation, noted singer, music director Gurukiran and others were present.