MYTA celebrates 13th Grand Bathukamma in Malaysia
The Malaysia Telangana Association celebrated its 13th Grand Bathukamma festival in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together Telangana diaspora members and Indian associations. The event featured floral arrangements, traditional songs, folk performances and Telangana cuisine, reaffirming MYTA’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage
Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysia Telangana Association (MYTA) celebrated its 13th Grand Bathukamma festival in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together members of the Telangana diaspora and representatives of Indian associations to showcase the State’s cultural heritage through floral arrangements, folk arts and traditional songs.
Rajesh H. Maniyil, First Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa) at the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, attended the celebrations as the chief guest. Presidents and representatives of several Indian associations in Malaysia also participated.
Women dressed in traditional attire arranged colourful Bathukammas and danced around them to traditional Bathukamma songs. The event featured performances by folk dance artiste Janulyuri, folk lyricist and singer Dileep Devgan, and cinematographer Arun Koluguri.
Telangana cuisine was another attraction, with special food counters serving local delicacies.
GRPC Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Rapinno Tech Sdn Bhd sponsored the celebrations, while MY81 Hyderabad Dum Biryani restaurant supported the event as the food sponsor. MYTA thanked the sponsors, chief guest, representatives of Indian associations, artistes, volunteers and participants for their support.
The event was organised under the leadership of MYTA president Saidam Tirupati, with the association’s executive committee coordinating the arrangements.
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The organising team included vice-president Chirutha Chittibabu, women’s president Kiranmayi Dandeboyina, general secretary Sandeep Goud, joint secretary Satyanarayana Rao Nadipelli, treasurer Sandeep Kumar Lagishetti, joint treasurer Sundar Reddy Morthala, youth president Santosh Dasaraju and youth vice-president Poladi Shiva Teja.
Advisory members Mansoor, Sudheer Maduguri and Gona Venu Gopal Reddy also contributed to the event.
Executive committee members included Maruthi, Ramesh, Ramulu, Purnachander Reddy, Supriya, Jyothi, Anil Kumar, Mahender Reddy, Madhu, Ranjith Kumar, Sheshi Kumar, Jeevan Reddy, Hariprasad, Raghupal Reddy, Vinod Kumar, Mahesh, Srinivas, Naresh Kumar, Ranjith, Venkat, Rajesh, Damodar, Deepika and Mounika.
MYTA representatives said the association aimed to preserve Telangana’s festivals, culture and traditions in Malaysia and familiarise future generations with their heritage.
The celebrations concluded on an enthusiastic note under the message: “Mana Bathukamma – Mana Samskruthi – Mana Telangana – One MYTA.”
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