Sunday, September 21, 2003
Payyanur Sauhruda Vedi, Bahrain Chapter celebrated its Onam Festival on 19th September, 2003 at South Park Restaurant. The event was attended by about 200 people consisting of members and their families and guests.
The Chief Guests were the noted novel and short story writer Mr. Akbar Kakkatil; and well known Malayalam Cine Director Mr. Ali Akbar. The programme was also attended by Mr. Soman Baby, Chief Reporter of Gulf Daily News, Mr. P. Unnikrishnan, Asianet Bahrain Representative, Mr. E..A. Salim, General Secretary of Surya Bahrain Chapter, Mr. Samuel Kizhakkepuram, NORKA representative along with the adviser of Payyanur Sauhruda Vedi Mr. C.R. Nambiar.
The programme included varied cultural programmes by its members and families followed by a traditional Ona Sadhya.