Telugu Association of South Florida (TASF) celebrated “Sarvadhari Ugadi” festival with great pomp and
show on May 3rd 2008 at Broward County Library Auditorium in Fort.Lauderdale from 4:30 PM to 9:00PM. Over 400 people attended the event packed with more than 40 cultural programs showcasing our Telugu culture. The program started with a Pooja and concluded with Indian national anthem. The Cultural program started with a traditional prayer to Lord Ganesha. The event was filled with classical items bhartha natyam, karnatic music on one side and contemporary and old film music and dance on the other. A skit and a fashion show were also performed. More than 100 participants of all ages showed their talent and entertained the audience.
Audience were spell bound and enjoyed each and every program. "The program is like drinking a cold ‘Telugu’ drink in the hot summer season of South Florida " commented the audience. Maintaining the Ugadi tradition, “Ugadi Pachadi” consisting of 6 tastes, was served along with dinner comprising mouth watering Andhra dishes.
The program came to an end with vote of thanks by TASF president Nandu Dhanekula.