Sirivennela praises for TANA Team Square
Chicago, USA: TANA, in collaboration with the Tristate Telugu Association of Chicago, on Saturday June 21, conducted Sirivennela Antarangam, a literary and musical evening, featuring the celebrated poet Sri Sirivennela Seetaarama Sastri accompanied by singers Parthu and Saahiti. The event was held in a packed auditorium at the Balaji Temple Auditorium in Aurora, said Mohan Nannapaneni, President of TANA in a press release.
Sri Sirivennela talked about the inspirations for many of his songs -both in and out of movies and elaborated on his philosophy of life: loving life, living life, not accepting failure, keeping hope alive and fighting for future. He also talked about our cultural and spiritual heritage, development of the individual, the need to respect women, and the universality of man. Singers Parthu, Saahiti and Praveen Jaligama sang some of the famous songs written by Sri Sirivennela. The over-flowing crowd that attended the event despite the stormy weather was spellbound and stayed thru the very late hours.
Recalling his long association with TANA, Sri Sirivennela extolled praises on the volunteers of TANA TEAM Square for their extraordinary service to fellow Telugus in need. Dr. Chowdary Jampala, Executive Vice President of TANA, made a presentation about TANA's many activities with a special emphasis on TEAM Square. The audience responded generously with pledges and donations to TEAM Square.
Jagadish Kanuru of TTA welcomed the audience and Rajani Akurati, TANA Midwest Regional Representative, delivered the Vote of Thanks. Harish Kolasani, Padma Sonti and Hema Kanuru helped with the arrangements.
News Posted: 24 June, 2014
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