Canadian Telugus celebrated Summer Picnic

Toronto: Telugu Canada Association celebrated Summer Picnic and Cricket Tournament on August 20th 2011 at J.C Saddington Park, Mississauga, On, Canada. It was a perfect weather with Bright sun as well as little wind, which brought the mist from the lakefront. The picnic Area in the Central Park had lot of shaded area as well as sunny area. Approximately 350 Adults, kids, parents with toddlers, and elders have attended this event. Some of the participants brought chairs and blankets with them to the picnic and had a nice and Relaxing time under the trees and sun throughout the picnic time.

Telugu Canada Foundation Cricket Team worn the TCF Cup 2010 by 6 wickets by TANA warriors, Ramakrishna Nagabirava(15 Runs, Not out) and Anil Lingamaneni (36 Runs, Not out) make the team success to win the TCF Cup 2010. Tana Warriors Score is: 97(All out) all our and Telugu Canada Foundation is 99/4.

The program commenced with Prayers and offerings. The prominent personalities of the Telugu Canada Association Dr. Surapaneni Ramakrishana Rao (President), Yalamanchili Kesarao, Nagabairava Ramakrisha, Timmeswararao, Venkaiah Vaggu. Anantha Mahendra ,Vijaya Pamidimukkala, Timmesawara rao,Siva Butchu, Bhargav,Aparna Nalam, Padma Kantamaneni, Bhaskar Varma,Praveena Seethapalli, and etc., were all in attendance and blessed the occasion, as well the evening's Sports was highlighted by local talents and Telugu Kids. TANA regional Repesentaive Anu Nimmagadda, TANA Science and Technology Chairman Ramesh Movva, Telugu Yuvatha State Secretary Anil Lingamaneni were all in attendance and blessed the occasion with their speeches. The event started around 10 AM, and went all day till 7:30 PM with a variety of Traditional Andhra food and a lot of exciting activities for kids, youth and adults.

Folks around grill took it as a great opportunity for social conversation on current topics from movies, politics, to upcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh and CANADA.

Mrs. Padma Kantamaneni and Nimmagadda Bhagavathi took in-charge of lunch ensuring variety of Andhra food was served.

As a result of the resounding success of this programme and the high level of attendance the founders of the Association have agreed to extend Free Annual Membership to encourage Telugu culture and heritage in Canada and to purchase an office building in Canada and Andhra Pradesh, India to serve the telugu community. For more details and event picture, visit: http://www.telugucanada.com