London hosts grand Bonalu celebrations, draws 2,500 Telangana expatriates
The Telangana Association of the United Kingdom (TAUK) organized large-scale Bonalu celebrations in London on July 28, 2026, attracting over 2,500 members of the Telugu diaspora from across the UK. The event featured traditional rituals including special pujas and a ceremonial procession of decorated water pots (bonams), along with a colorful float parade and cultural programs on London streets. Dignitaries including MP Seema Malhotra, Indian High Commission representative Vivek Kumar, former MP Virendra Sharma, and Hounslow Mayor Ranjit Gill attended. Speakers praised the community for preserving cultural traditions abroad and highlighted the event as a reflection of Britain's inclusive spirit. TAUK chairman Ratnakar Kadudula and other office-bearers organized the festivities, which aimed to showcase Telangana's cultural heritage and strengthen bonds among the Telugu community in the UK.
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