Telangana Association of United Kingdom grandly celebrated “Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara” in London. 1000 NRIs and Indian Community organisation representatives from across UK attended this event.
Events In-charge Ashok Dusari said, As a responsible Citizens and with the great inspiration from Telangana government and especially Caretaker Minister KTR, we named and dedicated this year event too as “ Chenetha Bathukamma & Dasara” to get a wider support and attention to wear handlooms in every occasion.
Cultural Secretary Sathya Chilumula said, organised Shami Pooja as per tradition and also conducted Dasara “Alai-Bhalai”, where we all exchanged Handloom Scarfs and pledged to support Weavers. Later to show the unity among the community here in UK, all the attended different organisations representatives made a unity pledge to together we support weavers.
Women performed #Bathukamma with great energy, women singing Bathukamma songs and playing traditionally reflecting as if it was happening at back home Telangana. Specially prepared CHARMINAR with flowers was the special attraction of the event and many were found taking selfies and pictures, also appreciated the organisers for showcasing Telangana culture on a global platform in very well manner.
Indian high commission secretary Amith Sharma, attended the celebrations and praised TAUK efforts in promoting Telangana Culture and especially Handloom Weavers.
TAUK founder Anil Kurmachalam said, Our organisation always supports the poor and needy, like supporting weavers. As a responsible NRIs we have made this year event too as “Chenetha Bathukamma & Dasara” encouraging everyone to wear and support handloom weavers in every occasion, either it is social or personal.
TAUK President Pavithra Kandi conveyed that we have encouraged everyone to wear Handloom clothes for this celebrations to create awareness in the community. very pleased to see many wore Handloom for celebrations, also thanked the guests and especially TRS MP Smt. Kavitha for her continues to support and encouragement to us.
