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Namma Angadi | Photo: Shaz Mohd
Manipal: Manipal Institute of Communication collaborated with Namma Bhoomi, an NGO, to present Namma Angadi on 11th-13th of April from 11am to 8pm, at the Counseling hall in the Manipal University building. The exhibition was a three-day affair, having a wide range of handicrafts and items that were mostly the work of cottage industries.
The display ranged from clothes to decorative items and accessories. The exhibition was very well visited including students, staff, MU officials, people living in surrounding localities etc. The volunteers had a very busy schedule, as crowds of buyers came in during the rush hours. Neelam Kumari, 3rd year, MIT said, “I found the display fantastic; it’s been a while since Manipal saw such handicraft work. I went as a spectator but ended up buying a lot!” One local attraction was the availability of Kokkum, a dried fruit that local people make a much-loved beverage from. Another attraction for customers was the availability of tailors who would stitch the material and return it to you within the days of the exhibition.
A group of students from B Arch, MIT claimed that the exhibition was an architecture student’s idea of inspiration. Although exams were underway for many of the colleges, students who visited felt it was worth it as a form of taking a break as well. “I expected better from the exhibition, I felt the paintings were average, but the key chains and woodwork were innovative,” said Aheli Rai Chowdhary, 1st year, BAJC, MIC.
Namma Angadi has been held in Manipal since the past four years, but this year the profits have been among the top. Namma Bhoomi is an NGO organisation, located near Kundapura town in the Udupi district. It was designed to give working children a chance to continue their education and also relieve the immediate burden of survival. The campus has residential accommodation, educational and training facilities for over 100 young girls and boys. All proceeds will be sent to Namma Bhoomi for their welfare. It was an appreciable effort and was well responded by Manipalites, showing that the spirit of charity was still alive in their hearts.
Sub-edited by Karishma Desai |
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