MANGALORE: All India Radio-Mangalore is all set to treat its listeners to week-long activities with Akashavani Habba from February 12.

          The 36-year-old radio station has chosen a mix of culture, agriculture, children, women and youth as its focus for the event, which will be held in seven different places across its 'listening zone' namely Kundapura, Udupi, Mangalore, Ujire, Puttur, Sullia, and Kumble in Kasargod. Vasanth Kumar Perla, head of programming, AIR, said the habba is aimed at creating awareness among the younger lot through programmes that focuses on local culture, habits, customs and traditions.  

      "Over the post 85 years, AIR has been carrying out this task at the national level," Vasanth said, adding that cultural values are gradually getting sidelined in today's rat race in society. The habba will host 4-hour events that will showcase talents daily.

       "AIR Mangalore station will broadcast a report on the previous day's proceedings for listeners at 5.30 pm. The habba will provide a platform for myriad talents from across DK, Udupi and Kasargod districts," Vasanth said. MV Kamath, senior journalist and former chairman, Prasar Bharati, will inaugurate the fest at Kundapur on February 12. This will be followed by a seminar on the contribution of AIR in socio-cultural development and also encompass Youth Poets' Symposium and Yakshagana. Based on the content, the programmes have been aptly named Bala Taranga, Bhava Taranga, Raga Taranga, Yuva Taranga, Nada Taranga, Yaksha Taranga and Kavya Taranga.

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