All Kannada based associations came together under the leadership of the Karnataka NRI forum UAE to celebrate the 66th Karnataka Rajyotsava in Dubai on November 12, 2021. Such a grand celebration by the Karnataka NRI forum was for the first time in the history of the UAE.
The celebration was inaugurated by Karnataka state Primary and Secondary School education minister BC Nagesh lighting a traditional lamp and hoisting the Karnataka state flag. He was honoured by Kannadigas of UAE as a guest of honour for the function. He also inaugurated Suggi 8 – an 8th year Kannada teaching initiative of Kannada Paata Shaale for NRI Kannadiga students of Karnataka.
The event was held at Grandeur in Dubai.
The celebration concluded with the recreation of the legacy of Karnataka heritage and culture in the land of UAE.