London hosts grand Bonalu celebrations, draws 2,500 Telangana expatriates

Women participate in Bonalu celebrations organised by TAUK in London. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement The Telangana Association of the United Kingdom (TAUK) organised Bonalu celebrations on a grand scale in London, bringing together more than 2,500 members of the Telugu diaspora from across the UK.The event featured traditional rituals associated with the Telangana festival, including special pujas and the ceremonial procession of decorated water pots (bonams). A colourful float parade and cultural programmes held on the streets of London emerged as major attractions of the celebrations.The festivities were attended by MP Seema Malhotra, Indian High Commission representative Vivek Kumar, former MP Virendra Sharma and Hounslow Mayor Ranjit Gill among other dignitaries.Addressing the gatherin