Chenetha Bathukamma, Dasara celebrated in grand scale in London
Taking inspiration from BRS working president, KT Rama Rao’s support for the cause of weavers, the TAUK decided to dedicate the event as ‘Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara’ for wider support and attention to wear handlooms in every occasion.
London: Large number of Non Resident Indians (NRIs) and representatives from Indian community organizations from across United Kingdom (UK) turned-up for the grand ‘Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara’ celebrations in London, organised by Telangana Association of United Kingdom (TAUK).
Taking inspiration from BRS working president, KT Rama Rao’s support for the cause of weavers, the TAUK decided to dedicate the event as ‘Chenetha Bathukamma and Dasara’ for wider support and attention to wear handlooms in every occasion.
Women drawn from all age groups performed Bathukamma dance to traditional songs with great energy. A large number of Telugu families participated in the top 10 gold coins for best Bathukamma and more prizes for every Bathukamma brought to the event.
On the occasion, TAUK felicitated senior officials including Indian origin British ex-MP Virendra Sharma and his wife Nirmala for 50 years of political service and for contributions in building Indian community stronger in UK. The members of the Telangana UK Association also felicitated other senior guests with the specially imported handloom shawls from Telangana state.
Indian Origin Birtish Ex-MP Virendra Sharma, Houslow Mayor Karen Smith, Indian High Commission Officer Ajay Kumar Thakur, Telangana State Film Development Corporation Ex- Chairman and TAUK – NRI BRS Founder Anil Kurmachalam, Local Councilors Pritam Grewal, Ajmer Grewal, Prabhakar Khaza, senior office bearers of TAUK including its vice-presidents, TAUK Shusmuna Reddy , Sathya Chilumula, Secretary, Supraja Pulusu, General Secretary, Suresh Budagam, TSFDC Ex- Chairman, TAUK and others were present
