Good evening ladies and gentlemen,
Let me begin by saying how truly special this moment
is. Today, we are not just here to attend an event—we
are here to witness something extraordinary, to share
in a unique experience, and to celebrate the culture of
India. This is more than just a program; it’s a testament
to the power of "unity, creativity, and vision"
Each of us represents a piece of the bigger picture, and
together, and I hope that we are creating something
unforgettable.
It is with immense pride and joy that I invite you to take
a journey with us—a journey into the heart of North
Karnataka, a land rich in heritage, vibrant traditions,
and timeless stories. Tonight, through the medium of
this skit, we will be celebrating the essence of this
culturally diverse and historically significant region.
So, without further ado, let us sit back and enjoy this
lively, heartfelt skit that brings to life the soul of North
Karnataka. Please join me in giving a big round of
applause to our performers as they take us on this
unforgettable cultural journey.
Skit play
Scene 1-
Narrator (off-stage): In a quiet village nestled in North
Karnataka, a group of foreign tourists arrive, curious to
learn about the rich culture of this land. They are
greeted by the village head and its people.
American tourist - Namaste we have come from long
distance nation. And we are here to roam arround India
and knows it's culture.
Village head boy- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ಒಳ್ಳಗ್ ಬನ್ನಿ. ಸುಬ್ಬಣ್ಣ
ಇವರ್ನ ಅಧಿತಿ ಗೃಹಕೆ ಕರ್ಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗು. ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಇವ್ರಿಗೆ
ಬೇಕಾಗೋ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮಾಡಿ.
Subbanna- ಊಟ ತಯಾರಿದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ.
A T (2)- what?
A T (1) - He is asking us to join for lunch. 10 ನಿಮಿಷ
ಬರುತ್ತೇವೆ.
V H B- ಬನ್ನಿ ಬನ್ನಿ ಕೂತ್ಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. ಅಮ್ಮ ಚೈತ್ರ ಊಟ ಬಡ್ಸು.
A T - what is this. Why is so hard. How can u eat this
VHB - This is ಜೋಳದ್ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ. This is the famous cuisine
of North Karnataka. Dip it into ಎಣ್ಣಕೈ eat taste it.
A T(3) - oh this is so hard and spicy
VHG - True. ತೋಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳ್ಳ ಮತ್ತು ಹಲ್ಲು ಕಟ್ಟಿ ಇದ್ರೆ
ಮಾತ್ರ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕ ಆಗದು
VHb - may be sir. How ruff and spicy may be the food
but the people of North Karnataka are very soft and
sweet. We eat this cuisine bcz it is rich is protein and
all necessary nuteriants.
AT (4)- what all are u famous food
VHG - ನಮ್ಕದೆ ಜ್ವಾಲಾಡ್ ರೂಟಿ, ಸೆಂಗ, ಎಣ್ಣಕ್ಕೆ, ಬಡ್ನೆಕೈ
ಅನ್ನ ಇವೆಲ್ಲ ಬೋ ಪೇಮಸ್.
VHB - ಚೈತ್ರ ಇವೃದು ಊಟ ಆಗಿದ್ಲೆ ಭೀಮೇಗೌಡನ್ ಮನ್ಯಾಗ
ಸುಗ್ಗಿ ಅಡ್ಡ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಡು ಕುಂಟ ಎಲ್ಲ ಬೋ ಜೋರಾಗ್ ಇರ್ತದ
ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಕರ್ಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗಿ ಇವ್ರಿಗೆ ಊರ ನೋಡಂಗು ಆಗ್ತದ ಹಾಗೆ
ಸುಗ್ಗಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಗಮ್ಮತು ನೋಡ್ಬೋದು.
VHG - ಆಯ್ತು ಅನ್ನೈಯ. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹೋಗುಮ ಹೋಟಗೈಟಿ.
AT 2- where are we of to chairtra.
VHG - we are going to watch suggi. It's actually a
culture that we celebrate in North Karnataka. It actually
the same as festival. We offer thanks to God for
protecting our farm and crop. Before use the yeild we
offer the small portion of it God as a thanks giving. It's
just not only prayers and offering. We celebrate it joy
and pride. There's gonna be lot of dance song and
entertainment. Let me not tell u lots. If a few mins ull
be pleased with the suggi.
Scene- 2 suggi dance
Scene -
AT 4- wow chaitra that was really wonderful. U guys are
so energetic.
VHG - thank you. Let's go now. Anna ದಿಗ್ಲು ಬೀಳ್ತಾನೆ
ಹೋತಾದ್ರೆ. ಭೀರ್ನೆ ಮನೆ ಸೇರ್ಕೋಲನ.
Scene 3-
Next day morning
VHB - Good morning how was ur suggi day
AT 1- No words to explain it was amazing
VHB - if u stay back for 2more days there is gonna be
ugadi during which u can see lot more of our culture.
Untill then u can just visit our place and see it's bueaty.
Chaitra ivrna karkond hogi oor toruskond baaa
VHG - Ha sure it would be glad to be ur guid.
Narrator
North Karnataka is a culturally and historically rich
region of the Indian state of Karnataka, characterized
by its unique traditions, cuisine, and architecture.
VHG 1-
North Karnataka comprises districts like Hubli-
Dharwad: Known as the twin cities, it is the largest
urban area in North Karnataka and an educational hub.
Belagavi: A culturally diverse city with a mix of
Kannada and Marathi influences.
Kalaburagi which we also call as Gulbargi : Famous for
its Islamic architecture, including the Gulbarga Fort and
Jama Masjid. And also Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Ballari,
Bidar, Koppal, Raichur.
VHG2-
ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಹರಿಯೋ ನದಿ ಬಾರಿ ನೀರಲ್ಲರಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣಪರಮತ್ಮ ಹೇಗೆ
ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ನ ದಾರೆ ಹರಿಡ್ನಿ ಹಾಗೆ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ನಡ್ಡಿ ಕೂಡಾ
ತನ್ನ ನಿಸ್ವಾರ್ಥತೆ ಇಂದ ಉತ್ತಾರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ದ ಮಂದಿ ಗೆ
ನೀರ್ಣ ದಾರೆ ಏರ್ಡನ. Tungabhadra ತನ್ನ ಒಂದ್ ನದಿ ತನ್ನ
ಕೆಲಸ ಬಾರಿ ಧಃ ತೀರ್ಸದ್ ಅಲ್ಲದೇ ಊರ್ಗ electricity generate
ಮಾಡಕ್ಕೂ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡ್ತಿದ್ರಿ ಮತ್ತೆ Malaprabha ಇಲ್ದೆ
ನಾವು ಅನ್ನ ತಿನ್ನೋ ಹಾಗಿಲೀರಿ ನಮ್ ಬೆಲೆ ಗೆ ಅದ ಮಲ್ಲ
ಐತ್ರಿ.
Vgh 1-
North Karnataka has been the cradle of several
dynasties and historic monuments.
Hampi: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with temples
and ruins from the Vijayanagara period.
Aihole and Pattadakal: Known as the "cradle of Indian
temple architecture."
Bijapur: Famous for the Gol Gumbaz, the second-
largest dome in the world.
Badami: Renowned for its ancient cave temples and
rock-cut architecture.
Bidar: Known for its Bahmani-era forts and Bidriware
which is a metal handicraft.
Chitradurga Fort: Known for its historical and
architectural significance.
Raichur Fort: A historical gem with roots in both Hindu
and Islamic dynasties.
VHG2-
ಅಷ್ಟೇ allari ನೆನ್ನೆ ನೋಡುದ್ವಲರಿ ಸುಗ್ಗಿ ಕುಣಿತ ಕೋಲಾಟ
ಮತ್ತೆ ಯುಗಾದಿ ಹಬ್ಬಾದಾಗ ಡೊಳ್ಳು ಕುಣಿತ, ವೀರಗಾಸೆ,
ಕಂಸಾಲೆ ಕುಣಿಟೀವ್ರಿ. ಇವೆಲ್ಲ ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಪೇಮಸ್ dance.
Vgh1-
North Karnataka is home to reputed universities and
institutions such as:
KLE University in Belagavi.
Karnataka University in Dharwad.
Gulbarga University in Kalaburagi.
Vhg2 -
ಕೃಷಿಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡುವುದಾದರೆ ಜೋಳ, ಹತ್ತಿ, ಕಬ್ಬು, ಮತ್ತು
ಕಡಲೆSemi-arid ವಾತಾವರಣದ ಕಾರಣವು ಸ್ಟೇಪಲ್ ಬೆಳೆಗಳಾಗಿವೆ.
ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ-ಧಾರವಾಡವು ಪ್ರಮುಖ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನದ ಮತ್ತು
ಕೈಗಾರಿಕಾ ಕೇಂದ್ರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಬಿದ್ರಿ ವಾರೆ ಮತ್ತು ಇಲಕಲ್
ಸೀರೆಗಳು ಹಸ್ತಕಲೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.
ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ ರೈಲು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ಗಣಿಗಳು.
ಇದಿಷ್ಟು ನಮ್ ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ವಿಷಯಗಳು
Scene 4- evening surrounded by people
AT 1- what's going on there
Vgh2- ಅದ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಜನಪದ ಹದಾಡ್ತವ್ರೆ..
At3- what is janapada
Vhg2 - Janapada Geethe are Kannada folk songs
reflecting the traditions, lifestyle, and emotions of rural
Karnataka. They are passed down orally, use simple
language, and cover themes like nature, love, heroism,
and spirituality. Often performed during festivals and
rituals, they are accompanied by traditional
instruments like dollu and maddale. These songs
preserve Karnataka's rich cultural heritage.
Come let's hear one
Group of students sing song
Scene 5- on the day of ugadi festival
AT1- hyy whats going on
Vgh1- it's ugadi today
At3- y are U applying oil and what's all this about
Vhg2 -
It's the tradition. U can also join
AT 3- ahhh don't mind but I won't believe in
superstition
Vhg2- it's not superstition. It also has the scientific
reason behind it.
At4- what reason
Vgh1- ಯುಗಾದಿ ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷ ಶುರು ಆದುದನ್ನ ಸೂಚಿಸ್ತು, ಹೊಸ
ಶುಭಾರಂಭದ ಸಂಕೇತ ಅಂತೆ. ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಅಭ್ಯಂಗ ಹಚ್ಚ್ಕೊಂಡು ಸ್ನಾನ
ಮಾಡೋದು ದೇಹ ಹಗುರಗಾಗೋಕೆ, ಮನಸ್ಸು ಶುದ್ಧ ಆಗೋಕೆ ಸಹಾಯ
ಮಾಡ್ತಂತೆ. ಹೀಗಾದ್ಮೇಳ ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊಸ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಕೋನದ
ಜೊತೆ ಸುಖವಾಗಿ ಸ್ವಾಗತ ಮಾಡೊಕೆ ತಯಾರಾಗ್ಬೋದು.
Vgh2- if that is the belief
The scientific reason is The oil massage helps cool the
body, which is especially beneficial during the summer
season when Ugadi is celebrated. Massaging oil onto
the body stimulates blood circulation and rejuvenates
the skin, promoting a sense of relaxation. The oil
nourishes and hydrates the skin, countering dryness
and enhancing its health.
AT 3- that's so great come guys let's join.
Scence 5-
Vgh 1- ಬನ್ನಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ಕಡೆ ಹೋಗನ ಪೂಜೆ ಶುರುವಾಗುತ್ತೆ.
Ugadi festival
Scence 6- send off
Vhb- ನೀವ್ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು ತುಂಬಾ ಕುಶಿ ಆಯ್ತು ಆಗಾಗ ಬರ್ತಾ
ಇರಿ.
AT 3- Thank you so much for your kindness and
hospitality. I’ve learned so much, and I’ll carry these
memories with me forever. This village is truly special.
Vgh1- ಒಂದ್ ನಿಮಿಷ ಬಂದ ಅದಿತಿ ಗಳನ ಬಾರಿ ಕೈನಾಗ್
ಕಳ್ಸಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದು ನಾವೇ ನೇಯ್ದಿರೋ ಇಳಕಲ್ ಸೀರೆ ನಿಮ್ಗ
ಉಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡು ಅಬ್ಯಾಸ ಇಲ್ವೇನೋ . ಮುಂದಿನ ಸಲ್ಲ ಟೆಮ್
ಸಿಕ್ಕಿದಾಗ ಹಾಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.
Narrator -What a fantastic performance! Thank you for
showcasing the vibrant culture of North Karnataka so
beautifully.
And here are my classmates with the closing ramp
walk...
