Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Balaranga Theatre Camp Begins at Vishwa Konkani Kendra
Balaranga is a three-day camp where children learn about theatre and performing arts.
It began on Sunday at Vishwa Konkani Kendra in Mangaluru.
About 50 children are expected to take part.
They can learn music, drama and dance, as well as how to make stage props and masks.
The camp also includes theatre music.
The training, accommodation and meals are free.
Vishwa Konkani Kendra organised the camp, with Vardhani sponsoring it and Sadhana Balaga supporting it.
Dr Naresh Ramadas Kini opened the programme.
A three-day residential theatre training camp called Balaranga began Sunday at Vishwa Konkani Kendra in Mangaluru.
Around 50 children are expected to receive free instruction in performing and theatre-related arts.
The programme includes music, drama, dance, stage prop-making, mask-making and theatre music.
Vishwa Konkani Kendra organised the camp, sponsored by Vardhani and supported by Sadhana Balaga.
Retired MRPL official Dr Naresh Ramadas Kini inaugurated the camp; free accommodation and meals are provided.
- Who
- Around 50 children; the camp was inaugurated by Dr Naresh Ramadas Kini.
- What
- A three-day residential theatre training camp called Balaranga began.
- When
- Sunday; the camp runs for three days.
- Where
- Vishwa Konkani Kendra in Mangaluru.
- Why
- To provide children free training in performing and theatre-related arts and support their creativity and personal development.
Camp’s value
No opposing view reported
Children’s arts training
Camp’s value
Dr Naresh Ramadas Kini said exposure to theatre-related arts can help children develop their personalities and creative abilities.
No opposing view reported
The article reports no opposing viewpoint.
- Camp
- Balaranga
- Duration
- Three days
- Participants
- Around 50 children
- Training
- Music, drama, dance, stage prop-making, mask-making and theatre music
- Organiser
- Vishwa Konkani Kendra
- Sponsor and supporter
- Sponsored by Vardhani; supported by Sadhana Balaga
- Facilities
- Free training, accommodation and meals