The NRI group Telangana Association of United Kingdom (TAUK) conducted Bonalu celebrations on a grand scale, The event was held in the auditorium of the Heston School in West London.
About more than 1000 NRI families from various parts of the UK attended the event, for which West London wore a festive look.
Chief guest for the event was Hounslow Deputy Mayor Muhammad Shakeel Akram.
The NRIs recreated the ambience of ‘Lashkar’ in Secunderabad where Bonalu is celebrated fervently every year.
The main attraction was the Traditional Pothuraju, women carrying Bonam across several streets of London.
The event started with the speeches by TAUK President Rathnakar Kadudula, Vice -President Shushmuna Reddy and later the program presented by Vice-president Sathya murthy Chilumula Hounslow Deputy Mayor Muhammad Shakeel Akram said he felt glad to be part of this grand celebration of Telangana’s festival Bonalu. The way TAUK promotes Telangana culture in foreign land is very inspiring and also their involvement in local community service is greatly appreciated. He wished goddess Durga should bless everyone with prosperity in their life.
Also said, he is very proud to see the NRI women carrying Bonam across the London streets to showcase and promote Indian culture and especially Telangana culture by involving local British residents,which help to bring harmony, peace and respect towards each culture.
He felt very happy for being part of this event and appreciated TAUK involvement in supporting local charity and welfare activities.
TAUK president Rathnakar Kadudula said TAUK is committed to promote Telangana culture on a global platform, and thanked MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha thanked for her guidance and support in organising several cultural activities.
