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Charlotte, Michigan Telugu Communities Celebrate Culture and Service
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Charlotte Telugu Sambaralu 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm, featuring a vibrant lineup of cultural and artistic performances by children, youth and adults, including classical music, classical dance, freestyle dance and other programs. A major attraction was the Science Fest, which introduced children to nine scientific concepts through interactive experiments and exciting demonstrations involving dry ice, a plasma ball and other innovative activities. The event brought together Telugu organizations, including TANA, GTA and APTA, promoting local talent, preserving Telugu culture and strengthening community unity. NATS President Raj Allada attended the celebrations, which recorded an impressive 800 new registrations. Organizers thanked the artists, children, parents, volunteers, sponsors, organizational representatives and attendees for making the event a grand success.
Meanwhile, the North American Telugu Society (NATS) inaugurated its Michigan chapter in Farmington Hills to strengthen community service, preserve Telugu culture and encourage youth participation. Sridevi Manepalli was appointed chapter coordinator, with Mahi Bollavaram as joint coordinator, Ravi Chalanti overseeing events and logistics, Hema Suraparaju as treasurer, Jyothi Javvadi handling membership, and Anupama Divakarla managing public relations and media. NATS Chairman Kishore Kancherla highlighted the organization’s helpline and its support for Telugu people in need, while President Raj Allada reaffirmed NATS’ commitment to community service.
The event honored community contributors Manorama Gandhi, Kuchipudi promoter Sandhya Sri Atmakuri, Telugu language initiative Manabadi, community service contributor Sunny Reddy, and Dr. Harinath Policherla for his work in medicine and cinema. Kuchipudi performances by local students added cultural flair to the celebrations. Representatives of APTA, the Detroit Telugu Association, the Detroit Telangana Community and the Indian Overseas Congress also attended and supported the new chapter.
The Michigan chapter plans to organize at least one major social initiative every quarter, focusing on women’s health and empowerment, youth leadership, sports, family activities, and preserving Telugu language and traditions for future generations.
Meanwhile, the North American Telugu Society (NATS) inaugurated its Michigan chapter in Farmington Hills to strengthen community service, preserve Telugu culture and encourage youth participation. Sridevi Manepalli was appointed chapter coordinator, with Mahi Bollavaram as joint coordinator, Ravi Chalanti overseeing events and logistics, Hema Suraparaju as treasurer, Jyothi Javvadi handling membership, and Anupama Divakarla managing public relations and media. NATS Chairman Kishore Kancherla highlighted the organization’s helpline and its support for Telugu people in need, while President Raj Allada reaffirmed NATS’ commitment to community service.
The event honored community contributors Manorama Gandhi, Kuchipudi promoter Sandhya Sri Atmakuri, Telugu language initiative Manabadi, community service contributor Sunny Reddy, and Dr. Harinath Policherla for his work in medicine and cinema. Kuchipudi performances by local students added cultural flair to the celebrations. Representatives of APTA, the Detroit Telugu Association, the Detroit Telangana Community and the Indian Overseas Congress also attended and supported the new chapter.
The Michigan chapter plans to organize at least one major social initiative every quarter, focusing on women’s health and empowerment, youth leadership, sports, family activities, and preserving Telugu language and traditions for future generations.
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