‘Chennu: Mangaluru City Profile’: A Book on Mangalore’s History, Economy, Structures, & Cuisines Released

‘Chennu: Mangaluru City Profile’: A Book on Mangalore’s History, Economy, Structures, & Cuisines Released

Intach Mangalore Chapter, in collaboration with Art Kanara Trust, has released an illustrated booklet, ‘Chennu: Mangaluru City Profile’ on Saturday at Kodialguthu centre for art and culture, Ballalbhagh. Mangalore city corporation commissioner Akshy Sridhar, launched the booklet in the presence of Subhas Basu, convener, Intach Mangalore Chapter, and Niren Jain, co-convener. The commissioner suggested that short videos be produced similar to the book to create awareness. He also felt that the book should be made available in schools. The cost of printing the booklet has been sponsored by Suez pvt. ltd.

Subhas Basu informed the audience regarding the concept and ideas behind bringing out this 24-page booklet. “The idea to create a city profile was first instilled in the Intach Delhi chapter. This is not a typical tourism guidebook. It is a compilation of various aspects of the city, such as its history, economy, old and new structures and various cuisines. It is a step taken towards sensitising the people and the community to the importance of the native culture of Mangalore.