SAINT LOUIS: The Telugu Association of St. Louis (TAS) celebrated Diwali on Saturday, November 14 in a way at Kirkwood School in St Louis, MO.
More than 1100 people attended the event. There were a wide range of cultural programs performed by local talent. Huge cutouts of Shiva Lingam, Indralokam, country-side house and peacock props set the festive mood for the audience
Dressed in attires reflecting Telugu culture and tradition, artists presented programs which drew huge applause from the audience. Stage decoration, audio visuals and great themes to reflect Telugu culture were the highlights of the event.
TAS members and their kids participated in a variety of skits, classical and Tollywood dances and singing. TAS organized a socio-fantasy skit with more than 60 participants “Jyothirgamaya”, which drew a huge applause from the audience.
President Muralikrishna Puttagunta reminded everyone of the marvelous successes of the past TAS events, both cultural and social service programs and laid out TAS’s plans for 2016. He praised and thanked the parents and kids who were actively engaged in social service programs this year.
Vice-President Ravindranath Karnati and Secretary Raviraj Kolakaleti played a key role in conducting the event successfully. Treasurer Subakalyan Vuyyuru managed member registrations and reception area while Cultural Secretary Srilahari Dasyam coordinated the cultural events. The participants were awarded TAS trophies.
Authentic South Indian dinner satisfied the taste buds of everybody.
Ashwin Patel
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