Kannada Sangha (Singapore) is organizing "Singara Kalaa Mela", Karnataka\'s Culture and Cuisine experience in May 2009. Programme highlights include a grand variety of programmes from invited artists, professionals, members and children. In connection with this, Kannada Sangha is seeking its members to come forward to volunteer in the following specific categories:

1. Group Performance (4 Years and above)
Child/Adult participants for dance drama, group/songs, skits, other cultural activities

2. Individual Performance (4 Years and above)
Child/Adult participants for variety of programmes ranging from dance, mimicry, talent show, etc (not exceeding 5 mins).

3. Karaoke (4 Years and above)
Child/Adult participants who could sing (solo / duet) Kannada Songs (Film /Non Film) along with professional tracks, etc.. (not exceeding 5 mins).

4. Emcees (4 Years and above)
Individuals & pairs with good voice quality and stage presence who could conduct the programmes.

5. Programme Directors & Coordinators
Individuals who could write Scripts/ Direct/Co- ordinate & manage the child and adult programmes.

To register for any of the above categories please send mail indicating the programme that you (or family member) wish to participate, category, name, age, details of programme (viz. group skit, individual karaoke, etc..) to Sri. S. Vijaya Kumar at chesvk@yahoo.com.sg or Smt. Archana Prakash at jp_archana@yahoo.com.sg before 22nd of March 09. Audition may be scheduled for some of the above events at a later date

6. Table Sponsors (Individual - Food @ S$25/Table)
Individuals members and their families can come forward to sell quality food (different categories will be intimated at a later stage) which represents various parts of India/Karnataka at affordable price.

7. Table Sponsors (Organization - Food @ S$50/Table)
Professional caterers can come forward to sell quality food (different categories will be intimated at a later stage) which represents various parts of India/Karnataka at affordable price.

8. Table Sponsors (Individual - Non-Food @ S$25/Table)
Individuals members and their families can come forward to sell quality material viz. Cloths, artificial jewellery, toys, books and other non-food items (No Recycled / used materials please) from various parts of India/Karnataka at affordable price.

9. Table Sponsors (Organisation - Non-Food @ S$50/Table)
Organisations can come forward to sell quality material viz. Cloths, artificial jewellery, toys, books and other non-food items (No Recycled / used materials please) from various parts of India/Karnataka at affordable price.

10. Table Sponsors (Organisation @ S$50/Table)
Organisations such as schools, agencies, etc.. can come forward to exhibit their products and give out their information to members.

11. Programme Sponsors (Organisation & Individuals)
Various opportunities are available to support this programme through individual and organizational contributions.

To register to any of the above categories, please send a mail to Sri. Ramadas (kannadarama@yahoo.com.sg / 67660752) or to Sri. Vijaya Ranga Prasad (vrpns.singara@gmail.com). Your kind support to this programme is very much appreciated.

12. Hosts and Volunteers
All programmes are possible only with selfless service rendered by individual members and their families. To continue your support through volunteering for this programme either as a host (for invited guests) or as volunteers, please send a mail to Mrs. Rashmi Udaykumar (rashmi_uday@yahoo.com).

Your active participation in Kannada Sangha\\\'s Activities will encourage and strengthen the strong bond between Kannada community in Singapore.