The Biennial General Meeting of the Telugu Association of Malaysia has just completed. There have been some changes in the CWC members based on the election that was held yesterday. Below is the list of the new CWC members for the term 2011-2012.
President : Sri Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao
Deputy President : Sri GT Natchanna
Vice President 1 : Sri Dr Rama Krishna Kumar
Vice President 2 : Sri A.R. Appalanaidu
Vice President 3 : Sri Venkatesan
Hon.Gen. Secretary : Sri Sree Ramulu
Assistant Secretary : Sri IR R.Sambamoorthy
Assistant Secretary : Sri Sathiah Sudhakaran
Hon.Gen. Treasurer : Sri Ramarao
Youth Chief : Sri Mahendra Rao
Mahila Chief : Srimati Dhanalaxmi
On behalf of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch, we would like to congratulate the newly elected CWC members. For the first time ever, a youth from our branch have been elected as the Youth Chief. We are proud of Sri Mahendra Rao. We hope that this CWC will be more efficient and productive to deliver what is expected by the delegates in order to achieve the aims of the association.
We also would like to thank the outgoing leaders for their services to the association. Thank you very much to our dedicated 2009-2010 Vice Presidents, Sri Veera Rao and Srimati Vijay Ganganaidu and also to the dynamic 2006-2010 Youth Chief, Sri Venkat Ramanaidu. Your services to the Telugu community is appreciated. We hope that you will continue your good work.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
TAM MORAL CAMP 2010
TAM MORAL CAMP 2010
Date : 28th November 2010 till 18th December 2010
Venue : Kem Pelangi Hill Resort, Jalan Lembah Air Panas, Kerling, Hulu Selangor
Target Group : Students from the age 10 to 18 years old.
History of Moral Camp
Moral Camp was initiated in a low scale of 25-50 students for a period of two weeks in the year 2003 at Sri Venkateswara Alayamu, Sungai Sumun Perak. It was organized by TAM Bagan Datoh Branch (Formerly known as South Perak Branch) in collaboration with TAM Kulim Branch and TAM Teluk Intan Branch for two years consecutively. Experienced teachers from Bagan Datoh Branch volunteer themselves to guide the students with Telugu language and cultural activities. In the year 2006, Telugu Association of Malaysia has decided to organize the Moral Camp in a bigger scale for a period of three weeks in the national level. Besides the Malaysian teachers, experienced teachers from India were brought in for the purpose. For the year 2006 and 2007, Moral Camp was held in Telugu Samskrutika Nilayamu, Rawang where around 150 students participated. For the year 2008, Moral Camp was successfully held in the biggest scale ever in Kem PLKN Semenyih, Selangor where around 500 students from all over Malaysia participated. In 2009, it was held in Lunas, Kedah where around 300 students participated. Now, TAM has come again with Moral Camp 2010 which is going to be held from 28th November 2010 till 18th December 2010 at Kem Pelangi Hill Resort, Jalan Lembah Air Panas, Kerling, Hulu Selangor.
Objectives of Moral Camp
To teach the Telugu Students who are the next generation of Telugus in Malaysia;
Moral Camp 2010 Schedule
28th Nov (Sunday)
10.00am – Registration and briefing.
29th Nov - 17th Dec
- Telugu Language and Cultural classes
- Integration programs
- Disciplinary programs
- Sports
- Educational trips
18th Dec (Sunday)
10.00am – Closing Ceremony
You want your child to speak in Telugu?
You want your child to read and write in Telugu?
You want your child to learn Telugu Culture?
You want your child to pray in the proper manner?
You want your child to have more Telugu friend?
Hurry, what are you waiting for?
Send your children to TAM Moral Camp 2010 for 21 days for a minimal charge of only RM 250.
Minimal Expenditure for each Student
Accomodation : RM 10 x 21 days = RM 210
Food (4 Meals per day) : RM 15 x 21 days = RM 315
Total = RM 525
51% of the cost for each student is subsidized by Telugu Association of Malaysia.
All you have to pay is only RM 250 for each child.
Registration forms are available at each branch chairmen. For Bagan Datoh Branch, please contact Mr Ramanaidu Ramaloo (Chairman)
(016-6681240)
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact;
Organising Chairman, Srimati Vijay Ganganaidu
(012-4272022)
Co-organising Chairman, Sri Ramanaidu (012-5036439)
Date : 28th November 2010 till 18th December 2010
Venue : Kem Pelangi Hill Resort, Jalan Lembah Air Panas, Kerling, Hulu Selangor
Target Group : Students from the age 10 to 18 years old.
History of Moral Camp
Moral Camp was initiated in a low scale of 25-50 students for a period of two weeks in the year 2003 at Sri Venkateswara Alayamu, Sungai Sumun Perak. It was organized by TAM Bagan Datoh Branch (Formerly known as South Perak Branch) in collaboration with TAM Kulim Branch and TAM Teluk Intan Branch for two years consecutively. Experienced teachers from Bagan Datoh Branch volunteer themselves to guide the students with Telugu language and cultural activities. In the year 2006, Telugu Association of Malaysia has decided to organize the Moral Camp in a bigger scale for a period of three weeks in the national level. Besides the Malaysian teachers, experienced teachers from India were brought in for the purpose. For the year 2006 and 2007, Moral Camp was held in Telugu Samskrutika Nilayamu, Rawang where around 150 students participated. For the year 2008, Moral Camp was successfully held in the biggest scale ever in Kem PLKN Semenyih, Selangor where around 500 students from all over Malaysia participated. In 2009, it was held in Lunas, Kedah where around 300 students participated. Now, TAM has come again with Moral Camp 2010 which is going to be held from 28th November 2010 till 18th December 2010 at Kem Pelangi Hill Resort, Jalan Lembah Air Panas, Kerling, Hulu Selangor.
Objectives of Moral Camp
To teach the Telugu Students who are the next generation of Telugus in Malaysia;
- To read and write Telugu Language.
- To understand Telugu Culture.
- To know ways of celebrating Telugu Language.
- To respect all cultures, religions, and believes in Malaysia.
- To love Malaysia.
- To support the ‘1 Malaysia’ Concept.
- To instill moral values to live in harmony.
- To respect parents and guru.
- To cherish natural resources – water, air, sunlight, earth, plants, minerals and animals.
- To keep everything clean.
Moral Camp 2010 Schedule
28th Nov (Sunday)
10.00am – Registration and briefing.
29th Nov - 17th Dec
- Telugu Language and Cultural classes
- Integration programs
- Disciplinary programs
- Sports
- Educational trips
18th Dec (Sunday)
10.00am – Closing Ceremony
You want your child to speak in Telugu?
You want your child to read and write in Telugu?
You want your child to learn Telugu Culture?
You want your child to pray in the proper manner?
You want your child to have more Telugu friend?
Hurry, what are you waiting for?
Send your children to TAM Moral Camp 2010 for 21 days for a minimal charge of only RM 250.
Minimal Expenditure for each Student
Accomodation : RM 10 x 21 days = RM 210
Food (4 Meals per day) : RM 15 x 21 days = RM 315
Total = RM 525
51% of the cost for each student is subsidized by Telugu Association of Malaysia.
All you have to pay is only RM 250 for each child.
Registration forms are available at each branch chairmen. For Bagan Datoh Branch, please contact Mr Ramanaidu Ramaloo (Chairman)
(016-6681240)
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact;
Organising Chairman, Srimati Vijay Ganganaidu
(012-4272022)
Co-organising Chairman, Sri Ramanaidu (012-5036439)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Vikruti Sanvatsara Kalaratri
Awesome, Fantastic, fantabulous. There are still so many words to describe about the recently concluded “Vikruti Sanvatsara Kalaaratri” which was specially brought by TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Youths in collaboration with Telugu Students. The event was held in conjunction with the “An Evening with Prime Minister” event as the last road show. Around 500 people attended the cultural night.
The cultural night was kicked off at around 8.00pm with lighting up of “Theepam” by special guests followed by "Maa Telugu Thalli" song led by Sri Ramachandra Rao. The event continued with an energetic welcoming speech by Sri Venggataraman, Chairman of the TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Youths and Kumari Srivindiya Ramanidu, the student representative. After that, Sri Ramanaidu as the Bagan Datoh Branch chairman, Sri Veera Rao as the TAM Vice-President representing Tam HQ, and Sri Vengkataramana as the TAM National Youth Chief gave their inspiring speeches. Sri Vengkatesulu Paideyah, a long serving Bagan Datoh Branch member was honoured for serving tiredlessly for TAM Bagan Datoh Branch's Youth Wing. Meanwhile, Dato’ Venkateswa, a businessman from Johor has also pledged to donate RM 10,000 for TAM Bagan Datoh Branch children education benefits.
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Sri Veera Rao, TAM Vice President lighting up the "Theepam"
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| Honouring Branch Chairman before his speech |
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| Sri Veera Rao, TAM Vice-President giving speech |
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| Sri Vengkataramana, Nat. Youth Chief giving his speech |
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| Honouring Sri Vengkatesulu Paideyah |
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| Honouring Mr Venkateswa for his generosity |
The event continues with cultural and modern performances as well as songs by students. Few well known singers from Bagan Datoh Branch also entertained the crowd with beautiful songs. The performances by students were the highlight for the event. Their exciting and energetic performances were mesmerising and successfully stunned the audience that they were glued to their seats until the end of the event. And the performance that has stunned the audience the most was the song “Aidhurojula Pelli” which shows the typical marriage of Telugus in the form of dance and stage shows. There were also two dances from a group from Sungai Siput and an entertaining performance from two kids. The audience has seen mind blowing performances ranging from old songs up to the latest throughout the cultural night. Lucky draw was also held where few lucky audiences bring back 19 hampers and 15 electrical appliances offered.
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| Sri Ramachandrarao entertaining the crowd |
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| Entertaining the crowd |
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| One of the mind-blowing performances |
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| Sri Subash handing over the first prize for lucky draw |
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| Bagan Datoh Branch Youths with leaders |
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| Bagan Datoh Branch students with youths and mahilas |
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| The organising team |
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| All the students receiving souvenir for their good performances |
Our special thanks to;
1. All the audience for their support.2. All the artistes for their entertaining performances.
3. Sri Veera Rao, TAM Vice-President.
4. Sri Vengkataramana, TAM Youth Chief.
5. TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Committee Members.
6. TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Mahila Committee Members.
7. TAM Main Youth Committee Members.
8. Other TAM Branch Chairmen, TAM Branch Youths’ Chairmen.
9. Sri Subramaniam Naganaidu as the MC for the event.
10. All sponsors.
11. Everyone who have involved directly or indirectly in making the cultural night a success.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Article on "The Telugu Heritage" in The Star Newspaper
Sunday October 3, 2010
The Telugu heritage
By ROUWEN LIN
starmag@thestar.com.my
They came to work the land over a hundred years ago. Today, they contribute, in many other ways, to the land that has become their home.
LIFE was no bed of roses for the Telugu immigrants who had left Andhra Pradesh, India, for Malaya in the late 19th and early 20th century. Even before daybreak, the labourers would already be hard at work in the rubber and coconut plantations owned by the British.
It was a long way to sail from home, but flood, famine and unemployment had spurred many to seek opportunities in faraway lands.
“The first Telugus arrived in Penang and settled in Bagan Datoh, Perak. Today, they are scattered all across the country (mostly in Johor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Selangor) but the community in Bagan Datoh is still going strong. In fact, we consider it a Telugu heritage area!” says Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao, president of the Telugu Association of Malaysia, a non-profit NGO representing about 500,000 members in the country.
Five generations down the road, it is no longer common for the Telugus to work as plantation workers.
“Hardly anyone is doing what their forefathers did in the past. Today, they might be professionals, teachers or businessmen, or working in the corporate sector.”
Despite changes in lifestyle due to modernisation, the Telugu community in Malaysia takes pride in preserving its heritage, adds Dr Achaiah, 49.
“I feel very proud in leading a community that maintains its cultural values and holds them in high regard. Telugus are known to be very thrifty people and we emphasise respecting our elders.”
Like any other ethnic group, they have their own language, rituals and traditions. Kuchipudi, a fine amalgamation of dance, gestures, speech and song, and Burrakatha, a folk dance that combines story telling with music, both originated from Andhra Pradesh and are still practised by the Telugus here.
“There are wedding ceremonies, ornaments, food and musical instruments that are unique to the community. The women tie their saris in a specific way. We have our own poets, composers and dancers. We have Chiratalu, a stick play accompanied by songs that are specifically composed for it.
"In India, some traditions are disappearing because of modernisation but we are very proud that in Malaysia, we are able to preserve our roots so well.”
In conjunction with the community’s 150 years of history in the country, the association is organising a one-day Telugu cultural and heritage expo on Friday. There will be an array of events and cultural programmes, including a photo exhibition, dance and song performances by local and foreign artistes, movie screenings and food sampling.
“Outside India, this just might be the biggest celebration of its kind,” Dr Achaiah says. “We’ve never had it on such a grand scale and we have spent the whole year preparing for it.”
One of the highlights of the day is a 30-booth exhibition that will walk visitors through the the community’s history in Malaysia. Photographs, videos, sketches, replicas, glass paintings and wooden toys, among other things, will be on display.
The association has been around since 1955 and its priority has always been education.
“Our founders emphasised that and we still focus on this area. Over the last five years we have taught over 3,000 people to read and write Telugu. This is a big achievement for such a small community,” Dr Achaiah says.
For eight years running, they have been organising an annual “moral camp” for children and youths aged between eight and 16.
“Up to 400 people sign up each year for the three-week camp. We teach participants basic Telugu and introduce them to traditional games and art forms. It’s open to everyone. Sometimes we even have foreign students come over on exchange programmes to join the camp.” The association plans to establish a foundation to promote and preserve the Telugu culture and language, and take care of the community’s education needs.
Also in the pipeline is a cultural centre and museum in Rawang, Selangor, that will double as a research base for Telugu scholars.
“The heritage celebration marks the 150 years since the Telugus set foot in the country but we are also celebrating the diversity that unites Malaysians,” Dr Achaiah says.
“We fully support our PM’s concept of 1Malaysia. After all this time in the country, we don’t belong to India – we belong to Malaysia and our heritage is part and parcel of its heritage.”
‘150 Years Celebration of Malaysian Telugu Heritage’ will be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Oct 8, from 9.30am. Visit www.telugumas.org for more information or call Sathiah Sudakaran at 012-221 6109 012-221 6109 .
Click here to see the article in The Star Website
The Telugu heritage
By ROUWEN LIN
starmag@thestar.com.my
They came to work the land over a hundred years ago. Today, they contribute, in many other ways, to the land that has become their home.
LIFE was no bed of roses for the Telugu immigrants who had left Andhra Pradesh, India, for Malaya in the late 19th and early 20th century. Even before daybreak, the labourers would already be hard at work in the rubber and coconut plantations owned by the British.
It was a long way to sail from home, but flood, famine and unemployment had spurred many to seek opportunities in faraway lands.
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| An artist’s impression of the Telugu community in Malaysia 150 years ago. |
Five generations down the road, it is no longer common for the Telugus to work as plantation workers.
“Hardly anyone is doing what their forefathers did in the past. Today, they might be professionals, teachers or businessmen, or working in the corporate sector.”
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| A Telugu woman in typical attire and ornaments. Her sari is tied to the right. |
“I feel very proud in leading a community that maintains its cultural values and holds them in high regard. Telugus are known to be very thrifty people and we emphasise respecting our elders.”
Like any other ethnic group, they have their own language, rituals and traditions. Kuchipudi, a fine amalgamation of dance, gestures, speech and song, and Burrakatha, a folk dance that combines story telling with music, both originated from Andhra Pradesh and are still practised by the Telugus here.
“There are wedding ceremonies, ornaments, food and musical instruments that are unique to the community. The women tie their saris in a specific way. We have our own poets, composers and dancers. We have Chiratalu, a stick play accompanied by songs that are specifically composed for it.
"In India, some traditions are disappearing because of modernisation but we are very proud that in Malaysia, we are able to preserve our roots so well.”
In conjunction with the community’s 150 years of history in the country, the association is organising a one-day Telugu cultural and heritage expo on Friday. There will be an array of events and cultural programmes, including a photo exhibition, dance and song performances by local and foreign artistes, movie screenings and food sampling.
“Outside India, this just might be the biggest celebration of its kind,” Dr Achaiah says. “We’ve never had it on such a grand scale and we have spent the whole year preparing for it.”
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| Ponggadalun are traditional cookies. |
The association has been around since 1955 and its priority has always been education.
“Our founders emphasised that and we still focus on this area. Over the last five years we have taught over 3,000 people to read and write Telugu. This is a big achievement for such a small community,” Dr Achaiah says.
For eight years running, they have been organising an annual “moral camp” for children and youths aged between eight and 16.
“Up to 400 people sign up each year for the three-week camp. We teach participants basic Telugu and introduce them to traditional games and art forms. It’s open to everyone. Sometimes we even have foreign students come over on exchange programmes to join the camp.” The association plans to establish a foundation to promote and preserve the Telugu culture and language, and take care of the community’s education needs.
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| Chiratthalu, a traditional stick dance, is usually performed during village festivals. |
“The heritage celebration marks the 150 years since the Telugus set foot in the country but we are also celebrating the diversity that unites Malaysians,” Dr Achaiah says.
“We fully support our PM’s concept of 1Malaysia. After all this time in the country, we don’t belong to India – we belong to Malaysia and our heritage is part and parcel of its heritage.”
‘150 Years Celebration of Malaysian Telugu Heritage’ will be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Oct 8, from 9.30am. Visit www.telugumas.org for more information or call Sathiah Sudakaran at 012-221 6109 012-221 6109 .
Click here to see the article in The Star Website
Final Agenda of "An Evening with Prime Minister" on 8th October 2010 at PICC, Putrajaya.
SEGMENT 1
9.30AM ‐ ARRIVAL OF GUESTS & REGISTRATION OF GUESTS
9.30AM ‐ 10.30AM ‐ BREAKFAST
11.00AM ‐ EXHIBITION – 150 YEARS CULTURAL HERITAGE
[ THEME : LIVING IN A PEACEFUL MALAYSIA ]
11.30AM ‐ OFFICIAL LAUNCHING CEREMONY – EXHIBITION
By YAB DATUK SERI DR. ZAMBRY ABDUL KADIR, CHIEF MINISTER OF PERAK together with
Honorable SRIMATHI DR GEETHA REDDY, Minister for I &PR, Cinematography, FDC & Tourism, Archaeology, Museums, Archives & Culture, ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA.
• VISITING OF EXHIBITION
12.30PM ‐ WOMEN & HERITAGE PERFORMANCE
SEGMENT 2
1.00PM ‐ OPENING CEREMONY OF MALAYSIAN TELUGU HERITAGE –
VARIETY SHOW JOINTLY OFFICIATED BY CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA, HONORABLE DR. ROSAIAH & Y.BHG. DATO’SERI DR. S.SAMY VELLU ( PRESIDENT, MALAYSIAN INDIAN CONGRESS ).
‐ MALAYSIAN TELUGU HERITAGE VARIETY SHOW
‐ 3,000 YEARS OF TELUGU HERITAGE
(KUCHIPUDI BALLET BY K.VIJAYALAXMI & CREW from ANDRA PRADESH)
‐ TOP TEN MAA TV TELUGU ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
‐ TELUGU THANAM , MAA THANAM (PRAISE TO MOTHER TELUGU) BY SRI JONNA VITTULU.
‐ TOLLYWOOD EVENING
SEGMENT 3
7.45PM ‐ ARRIVAL OF VVIP & VIP GUESTS
7.50PM ‐ ARRIVAL OF CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH, HONORABLE DR.K. ROSAIAH
8.00PM – 8.30PM ‐ ARRIVAL OF YAB PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
‐ NATIONAL ANTHEM
‐ MAA TELUGU THALLI
‐ OATH TAKING (LED BY YOUTH & MAHILA)
‐ WELCOME DANCE BY KASTHURI & THACHAYANI RAMANAIDU
‐ WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE ORGANIZING CHAIRMAN
• MR. GOPISETTI NATCHANNA , PMC
‐ SPECIAL ADDRESS
• Y.BHG. DATO’SERI EDMUND SANTHARA RAMANAIDU
Special Guest
‐ SPEECH BY HON.CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH
• HONORABLE DR.K.ROSAIAH
‐ TAM MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
‐ TAM PRESIDENT’s ADDRESS
• DR. ACHAIAH KUMAR RAO KMN, PJK
Hon. President, Telugu Association of Malaysia
cum Organizing Advisor
‐ 1MALAYSIA MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
‐ FELICITATION OF TELUGU PERSONALITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
‐ KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 150 YEARS CELEBRATION OF MALAYSIAN
TELUGU HERITAGE BY YAB PRIME MINSITER OF MALAYSIA
‐ MOMENTO PRESENTATION
‐ THANK YOU NOTE BY HONORABLE SECRETARY
‐ YAB PRIME MINISTER TAKING LEAVE
SEGMENT 4 ‐ ( PART 2 )
9.45PM ‐ TOLLYWOOD & MUSICAL WITH 40 ARTISTES FROM HYDERABAD ,
ANDRA PRADESH ( The Land of Telugus ). Courtesy of world telugu federation, teluguone.com & sri pv ramana (Singapore)
9.30AM ‐ ARRIVAL OF GUESTS & REGISTRATION OF GUESTS
9.30AM ‐ 10.30AM ‐ BREAKFAST
11.00AM ‐ EXHIBITION – 150 YEARS CULTURAL HERITAGE
[ THEME : LIVING IN A PEACEFUL MALAYSIA ]
11.30AM ‐ OFFICIAL LAUNCHING CEREMONY – EXHIBITION
By YAB DATUK SERI DR. ZAMBRY ABDUL KADIR, CHIEF MINISTER OF PERAK together with
Honorable SRIMATHI DR GEETHA REDDY, Minister for I &PR, Cinematography, FDC & Tourism, Archaeology, Museums, Archives & Culture, ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA.
• VISITING OF EXHIBITION
12.30PM ‐ WOMEN & HERITAGE PERFORMANCE
SEGMENT 2
1.00PM ‐ OPENING CEREMONY OF MALAYSIAN TELUGU HERITAGE –
VARIETY SHOW JOINTLY OFFICIATED BY CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA, HONORABLE DR. ROSAIAH & Y.BHG. DATO’SERI DR. S.SAMY VELLU ( PRESIDENT, MALAYSIAN INDIAN CONGRESS ).
‐ MALAYSIAN TELUGU HERITAGE VARIETY SHOW
‐ 3,000 YEARS OF TELUGU HERITAGE
(KUCHIPUDI BALLET BY K.VIJAYALAXMI & CREW from ANDRA PRADESH)
‐ TOP TEN MAA TV TELUGU ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
‐ TELUGU THANAM , MAA THANAM (PRAISE TO MOTHER TELUGU) BY SRI JONNA VITTULU.
‐ TOLLYWOOD EVENING
SEGMENT 3
7.45PM ‐ ARRIVAL OF VVIP & VIP GUESTS
7.50PM ‐ ARRIVAL OF CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH, HONORABLE DR.K. ROSAIAH
8.00PM – 8.30PM ‐ ARRIVAL OF YAB PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
‐ NATIONAL ANTHEM
‐ MAA TELUGU THALLI
‐ OATH TAKING (LED BY YOUTH & MAHILA)
‐ WELCOME DANCE BY KASTHURI & THACHAYANI RAMANAIDU
‐ WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE ORGANIZING CHAIRMAN
• MR. GOPISETTI NATCHANNA , PMC
‐ SPECIAL ADDRESS
• Y.BHG. DATO’SERI EDMUND SANTHARA RAMANAIDU
Special Guest
‐ SPEECH BY HON.CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH
• HONORABLE DR.K.ROSAIAH
‐ TAM MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
‐ TAM PRESIDENT’s ADDRESS
• DR. ACHAIAH KUMAR RAO KMN, PJK
Hon. President, Telugu Association of Malaysia
cum Organizing Advisor
‐ 1MALAYSIA MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
‐ FELICITATION OF TELUGU PERSONALITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
‐ KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 150 YEARS CELEBRATION OF MALAYSIAN
TELUGU HERITAGE BY YAB PRIME MINSITER OF MALAYSIA
‐ MOMENTO PRESENTATION
‐ THANK YOU NOTE BY HONORABLE SECRETARY
‐ YAB PRIME MINISTER TAKING LEAVE
SEGMENT 4 ‐ ( PART 2 )
9.45PM ‐ TOLLYWOOD & MUSICAL WITH 40 ARTISTES FROM HYDERABAD ,
ANDRA PRADESH ( The Land of Telugus ). Courtesy of world telugu federation, teluguone.com & sri pv ramana (Singapore)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Young Girl Needs Financial Aid for Operation!
Dear Friends,
Mrs. Thanaletchumy wish to request donation for her daughter operation. Her dauther Kamalashini A/P Kannadasan, IC no 950627-10-6378, has to undergo Scoliosis Spine implant surgery to support her spine. The cost is RM20,000 and she is under the care of Orthopedic Dept.Universiti Malaya Hospital.
For futher information contact Thanaletchumy 014-6250923
or you can banking your donation to
Thanaletchumy A/P Velaiyutham
MaybankAcc. No 112344079975
Thank you.
Mrs. Thanaletchumy wish to request donation for her daughter operation. Her dauther Kamalashini A/P Kannadasan, IC no 950627-10-6378, has to undergo Scoliosis Spine implant surgery to support her spine. The cost is RM20,000 and she is under the care of Orthopedic Dept.Universiti Malaya Hospital.
For futher information contact Thanaletchumy 014-6250923
or you can banking your donation to
Thanaletchumy A/P Velaiyutham
MaybankAcc. No 112344079975
Thank you.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
వికృతి సంవత్సర కళా రాత్రి (Vikruti Sanvatsara Kalaaratri)
కళా రాత్రి(Cultural Night) is an annual activity organized by TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Youths in collaboration with Telugu students from Bagan Datoh area. It has been held successfully for such a long time. Initially the show was run by students themselves with the help of ex-students. As day passes, TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Youths joined hand to add more beauty to the concert. The show will be fully in Telugu with beautiful performances which includes cultural dances, modern dances, drama, and songs.
For this time, this “Cultural Night” is going to be held on 2nd October 2010 at Sri Venkateswara Devasthana Hall, Sungai Sumun in conjuction with the “An Evening with Prime Minister” which is scheduled just six days before the mega-event in PICC, Putrajaya. This year's theme will be వికృతి సంవత్సర కళా రాత్రి (Vikruti Sanvatsara Kalaaratri). This “Cultural Night” also will be the last stop for the “An Evening with Prime Minister” road show.
All are invited. Come and enjoy the performances. Come and feel the sensation and vibration.
For more info, please do not hesitate to contact 012-5660171(Subash) or 019-5614063(Sathes Rao)
For this time, this “Cultural Night” is going to be held on 2nd October 2010 at Sri Venkateswara Devasthana Hall, Sungai Sumun in conjuction with the “An Evening with Prime Minister” which is scheduled just six days before the mega-event in PICC, Putrajaya. This year's theme will be వికృతి సంవత్సర కళా రాత్రి (Vikruti Sanvatsara Kalaaratri). This “Cultural Night” also will be the last stop for the “An Evening with Prime Minister” road show.
All are invited. Come and enjoy the performances. Come and feel the sensation and vibration.
For more info, please do not hesitate to contact 012-5660171(Subash) or 019-5614063(Sathes Rao)
Bagan Datoh Branch's Youths, Mahilas and Children in Action! Catch them at PICC on 8th October 2010!
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| Jai Hanuman! |
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| Dhaatu Bhaajan Team! |
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| Dhaatu Bhaajan Team! |
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| Telugu Children singing "Malaya Telugu Bhalalam" |
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| Telugu Children singing "Malaya Telugu Bhalalam" |
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
150 Years Malaysia Telugu Heritage Stamp
Another history was created by the Telugu Association of Malaysia on the 26th August 2010. This time its not about meeting the prime minister or being granted hundreds of thousands of ringgits. Its all about launching a stamp. Yes, a stamp bearing the image of 150 Years Malaysian Telugu Heritage with the word "తెలుగు ధనం" embeeded on top of it. "తెలుగు ధనం" which means "Wealth of Malaysian Telugus" in the sense of language, culture and tradition is the theme for the "150 Years Malaysian Telugu Heritage Celebration" or better known as "An Evening with Prime Minister" which is going to be held on 8th October 2010 from 11am-11pm at PICC, Putrajaya. The stamp was launched by Y.B. Dato' Joseph Salang Anak Gandum, Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Culture of Malaysia.
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| 150 Years Malaysian Telugu Heritage Stamp |
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| 150 Years Malaysian Telugu Heritage Stamp |
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| 150 Years Malaysian Telugu Heritage Stamp |
150 Years Malaysian Telugu Heritage Celebration's Media Statement in The Star Newspaper
Monday August 30, 2010
Largest gathering of Telegus
KUALA LUMPUR: The Telugu Association of Malaysia (TAM) is organising what is billed as the largest gathering of Telugus in the country on Oct 8.
It will be known as “An Evening with the Prime Minister” as the event is to show support for the 1Malaysia concept started by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The one-day gathering will be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
TAM president Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao said the highlights would include an expo and cultural performances by local and foreign artistes. About 10,000 Telugus are expected to turn up.
Najib and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri Konijeti Rosaiah Garu will be the guests of honour.
Click here to view the news on The Star Website
Largest gathering of Telegus
KUALA LUMPUR: The Telugu Association of Malaysia (TAM) is organising what is billed as the largest gathering of Telugus in the country on Oct 8.
It will be known as “An Evening with the Prime Minister” as the event is to show support for the 1Malaysia concept started by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The one-day gathering will be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
TAM president Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao said the highlights would include an expo and cultural performances by local and foreign artistes. About 10,000 Telugus are expected to turn up.
Najib and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri Konijeti Rosaiah Garu will be the guests of honour.
Click here to view the news on The Star Website
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Varalakshmi Vrathamu
On the 20th June 2010, TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Mahilas have succesfully held "Varalakshmi Vrathamu" at Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu. This event is an annual activity organised by TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Mahilas targetting the women around Bagan Datoh Area to perform an important Pooja invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on them, their husbands and their children.
For this time, around 50 women have participated in the Pooja out of around 100 people who have turned around for the event. Upon completing the Pooja in around an hour time, dinner was served. The dinner was prepared by all Bagan Datoh Branch Mahilas where each of them cook one type of food or sweets at home and brought it to temple to be shared among everyone who was present on that day.
For this time, around 50 women have participated in the Pooja out of around 100 people who have turned around for the event. Upon completing the Pooja in around an hour time, dinner was served. The dinner was prepared by all Bagan Datoh Branch Mahilas where each of them cook one type of food or sweets at home and brought it to temple to be shared among everyone who was present on that day.
TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Mahilas would like to take this oppurtunity to thank all those who have contributed directly or indirectly in making the "Varalakshmi Vrathamu" a succesfull event. May Lord Lakshmi bless everyone with health, wealth and prosperity.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Varalakshmi Vrathamu
The Mahilas of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch is organising "Varalakshmi Vrathamu" as follows
Date : 20th August 2010
Time : 6.30pm
Venue : Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun
Dinner will be served after the prayers. For more enquires, please don't hesitate to contact Srimati Thanalechumy (056468973) or Srimati Nagammah (056488196)
Significance
Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces. In fact, Vishnu representing the preservative aspect of the universe, radiates these forces from him. These forces are personified and worshipped as Lakshmis, since abstract force is beyond the comprehension of the ordinary people. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. Only a woman can sympathise with women. Lakshmi is a woman. So she will more readily sympathise with women. Hence this festival is observed largely by women, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on them, their husbands and their children.
Legend
As the legend goes, this is a pooja that was pronounced by no other than Lord Parameswara to be performed by his consort Parvathi to seek prosperity and happiness for the family. Thus it came to be emulated by married women who sought boons (varam) for the health, wealth and knowledge for the entire family. In some cases, women prayed for being blessed with children. The prescribed day for the pooja is the Friday of the month of Sravan in the fortnight known as Sukla paksha, preceding the full moon day.
Story
On one occasion, Parvati and Parameswara were engaged in a game of chess. Parvati was winning game after game, but Parameswara is said to have claimed the victory at each games, wantonly, to her intense chagrin. So Parvati wanted to have an umpire and one Chitranemi, a creation of Parameswara, was chosen. As an underling of Parameswara, he sided with him most unjustly. This provoked Parvati's anger and she cursed Chitranemi that he should become a leper for discharging his duty in most unfair manner.
When Chitranemi begged Parvati's forgiveness and Parameswara added his entreaties to it, she is said to have relented and modified the curse by adding that he would be cured of his leprosy by observing the Vara Lakshmi Vrata. By doing this Chitranemi was, it is said, rid of the loathsome disease.
The history of the origin Of the Vara Lakshmi Vrata is rather interesting. Lakshmi is said to have visited a pious woman by name Sarmadi, living in the city of Kuntinapura in Magadha (Bihar), in in one of her dreams and expressed her satisfaction at her devotion to her children. When she woke UP from her sleep, she took a bath and worshipped Lakshmi to ensure her blessings. When the other ladies heard of her dream and her worship of Lakshmi, they too began to worship her, and the custom is then said to have spread everywhere throughout the land in course of time.
History
In the kingdom of Magadha of yore, there lived a brahmin woman called Charumathi in a town named Kundina. The prosperous town was the home of Charumathi and her husband. She devotedly served her husband and her parents-in-law. Impressed by her piety, Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared in her dream and asked her to worship Vara-Lakshmi (literally, boon granting - goddess of wealth) and seek to fulfill her wishes. Varalakshmi is yet another form of Lord Vishnu's consort, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Thus was prescribed the Friday of Sravana month preceding the full moon day for the worship.
When Charumathi explained her dream to her family, she found them encouraging her to perform the pooja. Many other women of the town also joined her in performing the pooja in a traditional way and offered many sweet dishes to the Goddess Varalakshmi. They prayed with deep devotion:
"Padmaasane Padmakare sarva lokaika poojithe
Narayana priyadevi supreethaa bhava sarvada"
The well dressed women made offerings of delicious feast with utmost devotion. As they went round the deity in prayer, dazzling jewelry is said to have appeared as ornaments on the bodies of these worshippers and their houses filled with riches. They rewarded the priest who assisted them in performing the pooja and they all partook in the feast. The women expressed their gratitude to Charumathi who shared her dream and helped them become prosperous. This pooja came to be practiced year after year by women. Done with devotion, it is said that boons would be granted and thus many wishes would be realized.
This pooja can be done with no restriction to caste or creed. To this day, the faithful of modern times observe this tradition.
Date : 20th August 2010
Time : 6.30pm
Venue : Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu, Sungai Sumun
Dinner will be served after the prayers. For more enquires, please don't hesitate to contact Srimati Thanalechumy (056468973) or Srimati Nagammah (056488196)
Varalakshmi Vratam is an important pooja performed by many women.The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is celebrated on the last Friday of the bright fortnight in the month of Ashadha, also called Adi, which corresponds to the English months of July-August.
Significance
Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces. In fact, Vishnu representing the preservative aspect of the universe, radiates these forces from him. These forces are personified and worshipped as Lakshmis, since abstract force is beyond the comprehension of the ordinary people. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. Only a woman can sympathise with women. Lakshmi is a woman. So she will more readily sympathise with women. Hence this festival is observed largely by women, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on them, their husbands and their children.
Legend
As the legend goes, this is a pooja that was pronounced by no other than Lord Parameswara to be performed by his consort Parvathi to seek prosperity and happiness for the family. Thus it came to be emulated by married women who sought boons (varam) for the health, wealth and knowledge for the entire family. In some cases, women prayed for being blessed with children. The prescribed day for the pooja is the Friday of the month of Sravan in the fortnight known as Sukla paksha, preceding the full moon day.
Story
On one occasion, Parvati and Parameswara were engaged in a game of chess. Parvati was winning game after game, but Parameswara is said to have claimed the victory at each games, wantonly, to her intense chagrin. So Parvati wanted to have an umpire and one Chitranemi, a creation of Parameswara, was chosen. As an underling of Parameswara, he sided with him most unjustly. This provoked Parvati's anger and she cursed Chitranemi that he should become a leper for discharging his duty in most unfair manner.
When Chitranemi begged Parvati's forgiveness and Parameswara added his entreaties to it, she is said to have relented and modified the curse by adding that he would be cured of his leprosy by observing the Vara Lakshmi Vrata. By doing this Chitranemi was, it is said, rid of the loathsome disease.
The history of the origin Of the Vara Lakshmi Vrata is rather interesting. Lakshmi is said to have visited a pious woman by name Sarmadi, living in the city of Kuntinapura in Magadha (Bihar), in in one of her dreams and expressed her satisfaction at her devotion to her children. When she woke UP from her sleep, she took a bath and worshipped Lakshmi to ensure her blessings. When the other ladies heard of her dream and her worship of Lakshmi, they too began to worship her, and the custom is then said to have spread everywhere throughout the land in course of time.
History
In the kingdom of Magadha of yore, there lived a brahmin woman called Charumathi in a town named Kundina. The prosperous town was the home of Charumathi and her husband. She devotedly served her husband and her parents-in-law. Impressed by her piety, Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared in her dream and asked her to worship Vara-Lakshmi (literally, boon granting - goddess of wealth) and seek to fulfill her wishes. Varalakshmi is yet another form of Lord Vishnu's consort, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Thus was prescribed the Friday of Sravana month preceding the full moon day for the worship.
When Charumathi explained her dream to her family, she found them encouraging her to perform the pooja. Many other women of the town also joined her in performing the pooja in a traditional way and offered many sweet dishes to the Goddess Varalakshmi. They prayed with deep devotion:
"Padmaasane Padmakare sarva lokaika poojithe
Narayana priyadevi supreethaa bhava sarvada"
The well dressed women made offerings of delicious feast with utmost devotion. As they went round the deity in prayer, dazzling jewelry is said to have appeared as ornaments on the bodies of these worshippers and their houses filled with riches. They rewarded the priest who assisted them in performing the pooja and they all partook in the feast. The women expressed their gratitude to Charumathi who shared her dream and helped them become prosperous. This pooja came to be practiced year after year by women. Done with devotion, it is said that boons would be granted and thus many wishes would be realized.
This pooja can be done with no restriction to caste or creed. To this day, the faithful of modern times observe this tradition.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Roadshow at Simpang Empat and Sitiawan Branch
After the launch of "An Evening with Prime Minister" roadshow on 27th June 2010 in Bagan Datoh Branch, the next stop of the nation wide roadshow was in the Simpang Empat Branch and Sitiawan Branch. On behalf of Bagan Datoh Branch, our Chairman, Sri Ramanaidu Ramaloo and few youths led by our Youth Leader, Sri Venggataraman has joined in the roadshow with the aim of explaining the significance of the mega-event and to remind the Simpang Empat and Sitiawan Telugu folks to fulfill their responsibility as an Malaysian Telugu which is to safeguard our beautiful and sweet Telugu language. The event was organised by the National Youths in collaboration with the respective Branch's Youth Wing. TAM President, Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao together with few of his CWC members also participated in the roadshow to persuade more Telugus to come forward and participate in the 150 years of Malaysian Telugu Heritage in Putrajaya International Convention Centre on 8th October 2010
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| Representatives of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch with the National CWC Members, National Youths Committe Members and the Sitiawan Branch Committe Members |
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| Sri Venggataraman, our Youth Leader with the National Youth Leaders |
Friday, July 2, 2010
Roadshow at Bagan Datoh Branch
On 27th June 2010, the National Youths of Telugu Association of Malaysia have kicked off its Malaysian wide road show at the Sri Venkateswara Devasthanamu. The main aim of the road show is to explain to the Telugus all around Malaysia about the “An Evening with Prime Minister” event on 8th October 2010 as well as about the 6180 Telugu Code for the 2010 Malaysian Census which is going to be held soon. Bagan Datoh Branch was chosen as to host the first destination of the road show as this is the place where Telugu Association of Malaysia was born almost six decades ago.
The road show in Bagan Datoh Branch was started with offering of prayers to Sri Venkateswara Swami. Prayers were conducted by priest followed by a half an hour bhajan with the aim of getting swami’s blessings before kicking off the road show. Lunch was served after the prayers.
The launch of the roadshow
Soon after that, Sri Ramanaidu, Chairman of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch welcomed everyone through his welcoming speech followed by very energetic speech by Sri Venggataraman, Youth Leader of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch, Srimati Thanalechumy, Mahila Leader of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch and also Sri Venkat Ramanaidu, National Youth Chief of TAM.
The road show was then launched by cutting off a banner and handing off banners to few branch chaimen and youth leaders. The launching ceremony was done by Sri Madhini Somunaidu, one of the founder member of TAM and Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao, President of TAM along with his CWC members.
Sri Madhini Somunaidu cutting off the ribbon signifying the launching of the roashow
group picture after the launching
President handing over banner to Bagan Datoh Branch Chairman
Youth Chief handing over banner to Bagan Datoh branch youths
President handing over banner to Bagan Datoh Branch Mahila Leader and Sri Venkateswara Devasthana Chairman
Deputy President handing over banner to Sitiawan Branch Youths
After that, Sri GT Letchu, Deputy President of TAM who is also the organizing committee chairman for the “An Evening with Prime Minister” event explained to the huge crowd about the major event. There were also few speakers who spoke about how we can show the huge crowd for the major event and also reminded everyone about their responsibilities. All the speakers were past leaders of TAM. Sri Ramanaidu also announced that few members have come forward to sponsor busses to ferry Telugus to the event. Then, Dr Achaiah handed over some financial aid to the fire victims on behalf of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch.
Finally, the much anticipated speech from our energetic and dynamic President of TAM, Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao. He gave a very inspiring speech and reminded us of our responsibilities. Then, he handed over some financial aid to the fire victims on behalf of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch.
Telugu students who entertained the crowd
Sri Ramachandra Rao entertaining the crowd
The crowd was also entertained by songs and dance in between each speech. Our special thanks to Sri Ramachandra Rao, Sri Gavara Demudu and Khir Johari secondary school students for entertaining the crowd.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Honorable Prime Minister's Visit to Bagan Datoh Parliament Constituency
The Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Razak made a 1 day work visit to Bagan Datoh Parliament constituency on 20th June 2010.
In conjunction with that, 15 of our branch Youths led by Sri Venggataraman, Youth Chairman of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch have smartly dressed in Youth Corporate Shirt and gathered to welcome the honorable prime minister to Bagan Datoh with the aim of showing our presence to him. Sri Mahendra Rao, TAM National Youth Deputy Chief also joined with us. Here is a short narration of what have we experienced throughout the day.
We gathered at the Hutan Melintang Secondary school early in the morning as it is the place where the helicopter which the honorable prime minister was flying in will land. While waiting for him, we met the Perak State Assemblyman for Rungkup Constituency, YB Shaarani Mohamad and took a group photo with him. Then, Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is the Defence Minister of Malaysia and Parliament Member of Bagan Datoh Constituency arrived at the school. We greeted him and took a group picture with him. Soon after that, the Perak Menteri Besar, YAB Dato’ Seri Zambry Kadir arrived and when we greet him and introduce ourselves as the Youths of Telugu Association of Malaysia, he replied ‘oh, mana Dato’ Seri Zahid?, Bapa Telugu Malaysia’. Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi heard that and said ‘ya laa, saya memang bapa telugu malaysia’ in a proud tone.
With "Bapa Telugu Malaysia" Dato'Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Dato' Seri Zambry Kadir
With YB Shaarani, Perak State Assemblyman
With"Bapa Telugu Malaysia" Dato'Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Dato' Seri Zambry Kadir
Greeting the Honorable Prime Minister
In a short while, two helicopters landed on the field of Hutan Melintang Secondary School. As soon as the Honorable Prime Minister gets down from the helicopter, we were among the first to greet him, introduce ourselves and welcome him to Bagan Datoh. After that, we have joined the convoy of cars and motorbike along with the Prime Minister’s car to Dewan UMNO Simpang Empat, where the Bagan Datoh UMNO Delegate Meeting was held. After that, we followed the prime minister to Bagan Datoh, where he launched the NGV Tech Ship Dockyard. Next stop was Bagan Sungai Tiang, Selekoh where the honorable Prime Minister met the Chinese.
The convoy of cars that we travelled in
And the final destination was Dewan Sanmarka Orang India in Simpang Empat where he met the Indians. Hundreds of our Branch Telugus joined with us there. The Chairman of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch, Sri K.R.Ramanaidu was given the opportunity to garland and honor the Honorable Prime Minister. He also submitted a memorandum about our needs to the prime minister. As the day was father’s Day, The Honorable Prime Minister wished Happy Fathers Day in Tamil. Soon after that, he said ‘ Bagi Bapa-Bapa dari Masyarakat Telugu pula, Thandri Thina Shubakankshalu’. We were so surprised as the nation number one leader was wishing us in our sweet language. It was unbelievable. The prime minister also gave away financial aid to the 5 Telugu families who were victims of a unfortunate fire incident on 7th June 2010.
Mr Ramanaidu, Chairman of TAM Bagan Datoh Branch garlanding the Honorable Prime Minister
Few of our branch mahilas were given task to throw flowers when the Honorable Prime Minister walks in
Even though we were exhausted, we were so happy that we have succeeded in making our presence being felt by the Prime Minister and also by other nation leaders. It is proved since the Honorable Prime Minister himself has wished us in our very own sweet language. This is a positive feedback from the prime minister and it definitely gave us a confidence boost for our major event, ‘An Evening with Prime Minister’. Our special thanks to Sri Jami Kanayya, TAM Bagan Datoh Branch Committee Member who is also the MIC Bagan Datoh Division Deputy Chairman as well as to Sri Jegathees Rao Mariah, our branch Youth's Treasurer who is also the Ketua Pemuda MIC Bahagian Bagan Datoh for giving us information and helping us in getting a very good oppurtunity to garland and send a memorandum to the Honorable Prime Minister.
Note: We would like to highlight that we are never politically motivated and it doesn’t bring us any political benefits. The Telugu Association will benefit from this. The Malaysian Telugus will benefit from this. No matter which party do the prime minister belongs to, he is the Prime Minister of the day and we sought after him to make our presence being felt so that we were not leaved aside by the government in the nation development.
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