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The Klang branch of the Telugu Association of Malaysia celebrated its 25th Silver Jubilee in a grand manner at its newly purchased building at Bandar Baru Bukit Tinggi, Klang.
The new building named Telugu Thalli Bhavanamu was officiated by the Telugu Association of Malaysia president Dr Achaiah Kumar Rao on Merdeka Day.
Apart from special prayers and bhajans, other interesting activities were also organised during the celebration and top students were awarded for their good results for 2006 in UPSR, PMR, SPM and STPM examination.
Subsequently they also had their dinner and cultural show where the crowd was entertained to Telugu songs and dances. More than 650 people were mesmerised by the exciting performances of local artistes and also the members of the association.
Dr Achaiah who was also present at the dinner congratulated the Klang branch committee members for their commitments and hard work for the past 25 years.
There are about 10,000 Telugus living around Klang, Shah Alam, Port Klang, Banting and Kapar who still maintained their tradition, culture, language and celebrate Telugu festivals such as Sankranthi, Pethalla Pandukha, Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Bholokama Panduga, Gookula Asthami, Dhasarath Brahma Utsvam and Nella Ghanda.
