TANEUSA, a newly formed Telugu association for the Telugu speaking people around Northeast USA was inaugurated by Dr.Dasari Narayana Rao, Union Minister for Coal and Mines on July 4th at Chicago.

TANEUSA president Sri Ranjan Vadlapatla introduced this association to Boston telugu community on July 25th with the mega event of Koti and crew to benefit the drought ridden farmers of Andhra Pradesh.

The first show of this association was attended by more than 500 Bostonians. Also, Boston Group Chairman Sri Subu Kota expressed his support and best wishes. President Mr. Ranjan Vadlapatla introduced NETA president Vahini Kuppa and her committee to the audience, who extended her NETA’s support to TANEUSA. Also he introduced the tireless volunteers of the event Raman Veeramraju, Sangamesh Buddiraju and Dr. S. N. Rao.

The program started with Ranjan Vadlapatla’s warm welcome to Koti and his crew, which was followed by prardhana. Later Ranjan Vadlapatla welcomed special chief guest Dr. Paruchuri Gopalakrishna garu on to the Dais and felicitated him. Dr. Paruchuri gave a speech on Telugu culture,Literature and language, which was received with an enthusiastic and prolonged applause by audience. Dr. Paruchuri appreciated TANEUSA and supporting organizations like NETA for dedicating this program to the drought ridden farmers of Andhra Pradesh and he also suggested that other associations should follow in the footsteps of TANEUSA.

The beat of Koti and his crew’s tunes were greatly applauded with standing ovations several times. Singer Gangadhar was awarded as “Ganagandharva” by Dr. Paruchuri and Sri Subu Kota on behalf of TANEUSA. Also, Koti, Vijayalakshmi, Sunitha, Nithya Santhoshi, Murali and other musicians were presented with mementos.

On this occasion, Padya nataka pithamaha Sri Gummadi Gopalakrishna garu narrated the importance of padya natakalu; later Dr. Paruchuri released his first Video CD and presented it to Sri Subu Kota, Ranjan Vadlapatla and Raman Veeramraju. This was followed by Sri Gummadi’s padya natakam, which was well received by audience.

The program ended with the mimicry and dance performance by Shiva Reddy. The enthralled and mesmerized young and older crowd danced on the floor along with Shiva Reddy. Upcoming hero Venu Gottipati dance was also received well.

The vote of thanks was given by Sri Dr. S. N. Rao and he specially thanked Sowjanya Veeramraju for her hospitality to the whole team and announced the upcoming events, Gopikakrishna by Dr. Vempati Chinasatyam and troupe on August 27th. The program ended with National Anthem Janaganamana.
Donations will be released to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Farmers Relief Fund.

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