6 November, 2019
USA

Telugu Association of London (TAL) has celebrated Diwali On Trafalgar Square (DOTS) a MAYOR OF LONDON event in partnership with Diwali in London (DiL) committee. DiL comprises of several diverse member organisations with representatives from a cross section of multicultural communities of India who work together in harmony to ensure the seamless running of DOTS. Telugu Association of London (TAL) is part of DIL committee ( www.diwaliinlodnon.com ) and is honoured to chair the committee this year.

Trafalgar Square will be transformed into a beacon of light and colour in honour of Diwali on Sunday 3rd November, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan announced today. The festival of lights, which is celebrated by Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities across London and around the world, will see the square come alive with music and dance, food and drink, market stalls and creative activities for the whole family.

Telugu Association of London (TAL) had privilege to open and conclude the event. The event was started with lighting the candle, Ganesha stuti and followed by Kuchipudi dance and ended with Laxmi Aarti by TAL Cultural Centre (TCC) team. Telugu Association of London(TAL) has put the Kuchipudi on the world stage with a spectacular performance also added the vibrant stud of Tollywood dance medley to represent the latest generation of youth by TAL teams.

Alongside medleys of popular Bollywood songs in Tamil, English and Bengali, visitors can also learn cultural crafts such as how to tie a turban, drape a sari or practise yoga and meditation and take part in a live Garba dance. More than 35000 audience have attended the event where about more than 20 volunteers from TAL organisation has provided their help and support.

Telugu Association of London (TAL) board of trustees, Advisors and life members attended the spectacular event.

Respectable guest, The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “I want to extend my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in London and across the world.

On behalf of DiL committee, Telugu Association of London (TAL) has thanked all volunteers and sponsors who have supported for the event and special thanks to MAYOR OF LONDON to making this event happen.

Event Photos for Press are available at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ELNu4tXfJ1dVZaj78

Yours Sincerely Sridhar Somisetty Chairman Telugu Association of London (TAL)
Board of Trustees

Chairman Mr. Sridhar Somisetty

Treasurer Mrs. Nirmala Dhavala

Mrs. Bharathi Kandukuri

Mr. Srinivas Reddy Konreddy

Mr. Mallesh Kota

Mr. Rajesh Toleti

Mr. Girdhar Putlur

Mr. Murali Thadiparthi

Advisors Dr. Ramulu Dasoju

Mr. Ramanaidu Boyalla

Dr. Venu Madhav Kavarthapu

Dr. SYPC PrasadRao

Dr. Bapuji Rao Velagapudi

Mr. Sanjay Bhiraju

Mrs. Dharmavati Nistala

Mr. Satyendra Pagadala

Mrs. Hema Macherla

Mr Sridhar Medichetty

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About Telugu Association of London (TAL): Telugu Association of London (TAL) is a not-for-profit organisation first ever widely known Telugu charity in the UK (registered charity no. 1137074). TAL was formed in April 2005 with a motto of Unite, Cherish and Share Telugu Culture.

TAL organises various events throughout the year to promote the Telugu Culture:

 TAL Culture Centre (runs weekly) to provide Telugu language classes, Bharatanatyam (Indian classical
dance), Carnatic Vocal (Indian classical vocal), Bollywood Dance.
 TCC Children's day
 TyagarajaAaradhanotsavalu (commemorating sage poet)
 Kuchipudi Workshops
 Literary activities

As part of sports initiatives, TAL organises:  Badminton
 Chess
 Volleyball tournament
 TAL Premier League (a 20-20 format Cricket championship)

TAL is part of Diwali in London (DIL) committee which organises Diwali Celebrations on the Trafalgar Square in London in association with the Mayor of London.

TAL has restored the memorial of Charles Philip Brown (a British born Telugu Scholar) in the Kensal Green Cemetery London, in due respect to his services and contribution to Telugu language in the 19th Century. TAL had an honour to felicitate Charles Cotton, a great grandson of Sri. Arthur Thomas Cotton. Sir Cotton was a British general in the 18th century and an engineer who devoted his life for irrigation projects that helped millions of Telugu farmers.

TAL recognises achievements of various artists, performers and exponents and brings their works to thousands of new audiences in our annual Ugadi celebrations in London.

TAL brings out a cultural souvenir “Maa Telugu” every year with works from various artists, authors, writers, scientists, professionals, students, business community etc. TAL appreciates cultural artists for their excellent work and felicitates with “Cultural Excellence Award”. TAL recognises an individual’s lifetime dedication to the community and contribution to the humanity and society in Britain and felicitates with TAL Life Time Achievement (LTA) award.

TAL is the biggest Telugu community organisation in the Europe in terms of organising a number of events
Telugu Association of London (TAL)

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spanning 40 weeks in a calendar year. TAL is a non-partisan, non political community organisation that connects all Telugu speaking people in and around London.