Kasaragod: The program was presided over by Fr Basil Vas . Rev Dr Ivan DSouza , the head of Chair in Christianity inaugurated the program with his message for bandhuthva.
Dr Jaya Prakash , president of Kannada Sahithya perishad of Kasaragod district, Razak Ananthadi , lecturer of Bantwal Govt junior college , AR Subbayyakatte member of Karnataka border development board were the chief guests. Fr Basil Vas called for harmony which alone can build a peaceful community. As a sign of unity all the leaders together cut the cake and shared with all. The program was followed by day long cricket matches , each team comprised of Christian , Hindu and Muslim players.