NRIs and People of Indian Origin continue to be emotionally attached to their motherland despite living in other countries. Their patriotism comes to the fore on special occasions like Independence Day.
The Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) recently celebrated India's 77th Independence Day at its office in Atlanta in the presence of its key members, guests and about 270 participants (among them adults, children, senior citizens and youngsters). Even though it was a working day, the participants took out their time to pay respects to their motherland.
Here is the list of guests who graced the occasion:
Major General Dr. R Siva Kumar
Professor Dr. PK Raju
Major Sri. K Govindaraj
Professor Dr. Krishna Murthy Vadlamudi
Smt. Bharani, retired govt employee
Johns Creek Council member Sri. Bob Erramilli
Air Force employee Sri. Dev Rapuri
Navy employee Smt. Kanya Kumari
The National Anthem was sung on the occasion by one and all.
TAMA is known to undertake participatory programs for the amusement and benefit of its members. "TAMA conducts and celebrates Culture, Tradition, Literature, Festivals, Republic & Independence Days, Free Clinic, Manabadi, Children & Youth Specials, Language, Sports & Games, Education, Entertainment, Music, Dance, Health, IT, Women Empowerment, Fund-raising, Quiz, Taxes, Yoga, Meditation etc useful programs in proper mix and are popular across the board," TAMA's website says.
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