Malaysia Telugu Sangamu to celebrate golden jubilee

State Government, people invited to participate in the function

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The three-day festivities to include `Andhra Pradesh Day'

Seeks assistance for maintenance of age-old temples in Malaysia

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HYDERABAD: The Malaysia Telugu Sangamu (Persatuan Telugu Malaysia) has invited the Andhra Pradesh Government and people of the State to participate in its Golden Jubilee celebrations to be held in Kaula Lumpur in March next year.

The three-day festivities are to be held from March 3 to 5 and the second day is to be classified as `Andhra Pradesh Day' with cultural and literary activities showcasing the Telugu heritage. At a press conference here on Monday, the Sangamu office bearers - Achiah Kumar Rao, Venkateswara Rao, Adi Narayana Rao and others said they wished to highlight the achievements of Telugus in the last 50 years, exchange information between Telugus living in India and other South East Asian countries and also establish linkages.

They sought assistance in maintenance of age-old temples in Malaysia. The Revenue Secretary, D.C. Rosaiah, said he would take up with the Government on providing necessary assistance to the association. The Malaysian Telugus (www.telugus.org; telugusm@tm.net.my), have promised a free tour of their country for those registering to take part in the celebrations.

Courtesy: The Hindu