The Kempegowda 3rd International Cultural Festival, scheduled for Sept 28th in London, is a celebration of cultural diversity and unity. It follows successful events in Dubai (2017) and Singapore (2019). The festival is proudly hosted by Vishwa Vokkaligara Maha Vedike & Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahila Vedike.
This vibrant Utsava is supported by numerous Kannada organizations across the UK as "Participating Partners".
ACKA UK. All County Kannada Associations UK.
Bristol Kannadigaru
Cambridge Kannada Balaga
Chelmsford Kannadigaru
Coventry Kannadigaru
Derby Kannadigaru
KAHO (Karunada Anivasi Hindhugala Okoota)
Kannada Association of Scotland
Kannadigaru Rugby
KaUK - Karnataka & Kannadigas UK
Midlands Kannadigaru
Nottingham Kanndigaru
Orpington Kannada Parivar
Reading Kannada Mitraru
Scottish Karnataka Sangaha
Vokkaligaru UK
Vokkaligara Parishat UK
Yorkshire Kannada Sangama
Event Details:
Date: 28/09/2024
Time: 9AM to 9PM (Subject to change to accommodate more attendees)
Venue: Light House, Camberwell, London
Tentative agenda:
Meet & Greet
Dignitaries speech
Cultural programs from participating partners/organisations
Musical entertainment from visiting artists.
Lunch & Dinner
We are honoured to welcome esteemed dignitaries from India, including Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji, the 72nd Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana, Shri Shivarudra Swamiji of Belimutt, and 108 Sri Sri Subudhendra Teertha Sripadangalavaru, the Peethadipati of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt Mantralaya(Via Video conference)
The event will feature a variety of cultural performances, music, dance, and traditional Kannada cuisine. Musical entertainment by Dr. Shamitha Malnad and team. It promises to be a vibrant and memorable occasion for all attendees.
Ticket prices
Adult (16 yrs and above) - £5.00, Children below 16Yrs & > 6Yrs - Free(Registration is manadatory for catering)
We kindly request all attendees to register in advance, as no walk-in attendees without pre-registration will be accommodated.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Viswhwa Vokkaligara Maha Vedike(R)
No 430, 19th Cross, Jayanagar 1&3A Badavane B'lore 560011
www.vvmorg.in
Disclaimer
Please note that filming/photography is taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website/facebook/social media.
Please note: by attending this event, you have agreed to the following statement:
‘I give permission for the event organisers and supporting partner organisations to use my photograph and other media such as film and quotations, on promotional material, publications, website, facebook, and social media platforms for which it may be suitable. Your details will be used to communicate any future events by our participating partners’
FOR EVENT CANCELLATION
Kempegowda 3rd International Cultural Festival shall be subject to force majeure, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, natural disaster, war or threat of war, acts or threats of terrorism, civil disorder, unauthorized strikes, governmental regulation or advisory, recognized health threats as determined by the World Health Organization (WHO), the centers for Disease Control, or local government authority or health agencies (including but not limited to the health threats of COVID-19, H1N1, or similar infectious diseases) or similar occurrence beyond the control of hosting organisation, where any of those factors, circumstances, situations, or conditions or similar ones prevent, where any of them make it illegal, impossible, inadvisable or commercially impracticable to hold the Event .
Hosting organisation reserves the right to cancel or change the events at its discretion in case of force majeure described above, and will not assume responsibility for any claims, losses, cost or expenses arising from those cancellations or changes.
Tickets are non refundable and non transferable.
Food Allergens
Warning: Menu items may contain or come into contact with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybean meaning caterers cannot guarantee that your menu item is free of common allergens.”