Empowering Our Youth Community

At MUKA, we nurture youth talents, fostering cultural heritage and community spirit through engaging events and activities throughout the year.

A group of people dressed in traditional attire participate in a cultural event. They are playing musical instruments, including drums, and some are wearing white clothes with red stripes and headgear adorned with feathers. The background features a few people and loudspeakers attached to a utility pole.
A group of people dressed in traditional attire participate in a cultural event. They are playing musical instruments, including drums, and some are wearing white clothes with red stripes and headgear adorned with feathers. The background features a few people and loudspeakers attached to a utility pole.
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A group of people are engaged in a cultural or religious ritual. They are gathered around several baskets filled with fruits and vegetables, as well as a brass plate containing offerings. The women are wearing colorful traditional attire, and some are making gestures associated with the ritual.
A group of people are engaged in a cultural or religious ritual. They are gathered around several baskets filled with fruits and vegetables, as well as a brass plate containing offerings. The women are wearing colorful traditional attire, and some are making gestures associated with the ritual.
A large crowd gathers at night for a vibrant cultural celebration featuring a prominent statue of a deity adorned with lights and decorations. The scene is illuminated by numerous light fixtures, creating a festive atmosphere. People dressed in bright clothing, some playing musical instruments, are seen participating in the procession. Ornate umbrellas and trees frame the scene.
A large crowd gathers at night for a vibrant cultural celebration featuring a prominent statue of a deity adorned with lights and decorations. The scene is illuminated by numerous light fixtures, creating a festive atmosphere. People dressed in bright clothing, some playing musical instruments, are seen participating in the procession. Ornate umbrellas and trees frame the scene.

Youth Engagement and Activities

Our platform encourages youth to showcase their skills, learn about Mangalore's rich culture, and participate in various community-driven initiatives.

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Showcasing youth talents and cultural heritage of Mangalore.

A group of adults and children posed together in traditional attire. The children are dressed in coordinated red and white outfits with hats, while the adults are in colorful traditional sarees and other attire. The setting appears to be indoors with a chandelier overhead and clothing racks to one side.
A group of adults and children posed together in traditional attire. The children are dressed in coordinated red and white outfits with hats, while the adults are in colorful traditional sarees and other attire. The setting appears to be indoors with a chandelier overhead and clothing racks to one side.
A traditional cultural procession with participants dressed in colorful and ceremonial attire. The scene includes women carrying offerings on their heads and several people gathered around, suggesting a festive or religious event. Decorative elements like flags and bamboo poles line the pathway.
A traditional cultural procession with participants dressed in colorful and ceremonial attire. The scene includes women carrying offerings on their heads and several people gathered around, suggesting a festive or religious event. Decorative elements like flags and bamboo poles line the pathway.
A community festival is taking place in an open space with a crowd of people, including adults and children, gathered around a central raised platform adorned with red and white stripes. Many attendees are dressed in traditional clothing, such as kimonos. A string of red paper lanterns hangs in the background, and some people are seated while others stand and engage in various activities. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
A community festival is taking place in an open space with a crowd of people, including adults and children, gathered around a central raised platform adorned with red and white stripes. Many attendees are dressed in traditional clothing, such as kimonos. A string of red paper lanterns hangs in the background, and some people are seated while others stand and engage in various activities. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
A group of individuals participate in a cultural parade or festival. The image captures several young men, one of whom is prominently holding a large wooden ship model. Another individual is carrying an ornate figure with traditional attire. They wear intricate costumes adorned with garlands of flowers, and some have facial piercings. The background shows trees and possibly a temple structure, indicating an outdoor setting.
A group of individuals participate in a cultural parade or festival. The image captures several young men, one of whom is prominently holding a large wooden ship model. Another individual is carrying an ornate figure with traditional attire. They wear intricate costumes adorned with garlands of flowers, and some have facial piercings. The background shows trees and possibly a temple structure, indicating an outdoor setting.
A group of people stand together, adorned in colorful traditional attire, likely participating in a formal or ceremonial event. One person holds a leafy branch, while another cradles a young boy, indicating a sense of community or family. The setting includes decorative elements such as draped ribbons and greenery, suggesting a festive or celebratory occasion.
A group of people stand together, adorned in colorful traditional attire, likely participating in a formal or ceremonial event. One person holds a leafy branch, while another cradles a young boy, indicating a sense of community or family. The setting includes decorative elements such as draped ribbons and greenery, suggesting a festive or celebratory occasion.
Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA), Nottingham, UK

Connecting Konkani community.

mukanews@gmail.com

Nottingham, UK