ST LOUIS: The Telugu Association of St. Louis (TAS), Missouri celebrated Sankranthi Sambaraalu 2013 on February 9 with more than 1000 people in attendance. Over 150 kids and adults participated in the cultural program.
Dressed in attires reflecting Telugu culture and tradition, artists presented a variety of cultural programs which drew huge applause from the audience. Stage decoration, audio visuals and great theme to reflect Telugu culture in a village environment were highlights of the program. The South Indian village atmosphere was created on the stage with a full blown house set, life-size bullock cart, cow-and-calf, etc. depicting Telugu culture.
There was a three-hour cultural program including songs, poem recitals, instrumental and vocal recitals, Kuchipudi and Andhra Natyam classical dances of South India, movie dance sequences, etc. Many members took part in Rangoli competitions.
TAS Secretary Kishore Janga kicked off the program by inviting the TAS Executive committee and Board of Directors on to the stage for Ganesh invocation. Treasurer Muralikrishna Puttagunta managed member enrollments and reception area while Cultural Secretary Srikanth Saraswathula coordinated the cultural events. The participants were awarded TAS trophies.
President Dr. Ramamamohan Reddy Paduru laid out TAS’s next two years plans to get involved in social service programs, especially to engage youth in social activities. Vice-President Dr. Rama Krishna Gondi gave vote of thanks.
Live music by Tamil Tappu Drums show in the dining area added more fun to the celebrations. Authentic Andhra dinner left the taste buds of everyone satisfied.
Ashwin Patel
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