Mangaluru: ‘Ex-Chil’, a cultural event, was held at Expert PU College, Valachil in association with ‘Children for Children by Children’, a non-profit organisation from USA.

This began with vedagosha by American citizens Amoolya and Ankitha.

Veteran artist Kasaragod Chinna was the chief guest for the event. He lauded Prof Narendra L Nayak and Ushaprabha N Nayak for unremitting services for students. He also advised the students to inculcate good qualities in life for better future.

Amoolya and Ankutha infused audience with classical music and Kathak. Expert students Adline Riya Braggs, Pritha M P, Prajna Udupa and Sadhana regaled with Bharathanatyam dances.

American CCC head Raghu Pandurangi and his daughters were felicitated by Prof Narendra L Nayak, chairman and Ushaprabha N Nayak, vice-chairperson, Expert Group of Institutions.

Ankush N Nayak, director of Information Technology, Expert Group of Institutions and Dr N K Vijayan, principal were present. Pruthvi U V, lecturer in Physics compered and rendered the vote of thanks.