Exhibition ‘From Port to Pride’ Held as Part of New Mangalore Port Authority’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations
NMPA’s Golden Jubilee celebration featured “From Port to Pride,” an exhibition narrating Mangalore’s transformation from coastal harbour to maritime hub through history and art.
Mangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 15: As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), a special exhibition titled “From Port to Pride” was inaugurated by Dr A. V. Ramanna, Chairman, New Mangalore Port Authority, in the presence of Rev. Fr. Praveen Martis, SJ, Vice-Chancellor, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be) University, Mangalore.
The exhibition told the story of Mangalore through three defining elements: the courage of Rani Abbakka II, the evolution of the New Mangalore Port, and a hundred years of cashew exports that have shaped the region’s identity and economy. Conceptualised as a narrative of Mangalore’s growth and spirit, “From Port to Pride” reflected how history, trade, and community together defined the city’s journey from a coastal harbour to a global maritime hub.
A major attraction was the sand art installation by Mumbai-based artist Mr Rohit Patil, inspired by the design of the ₹50 commemorative coin released to mark 50 glorious years of NMPA.