WHAT WE DO
Telugu Association of Sutton (TAS) is devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Heritage and Culture in the Sutton region of UK. As a part of Telugu culture promotion, TAS celebrates various Telugu festivals and organise social gathering annually to encourage participation by members and well-wishers at these events.
Festivities and Recreation
Festivals are a time to meet and celebrate together. TAS celebrates Telugu festivals Ugadi, Deepavali and Bathukamma during the year to bring the Telugu community together and provide an opportunity to the youngsters to showcase their talents.
- Celebrating the key Telugu festivals during the year
- Arranging community outings, gatherings, picnics and sight-seeing tours
Competitions and Workshops
TAS aims to make learning cultural heritage of Telugu along with contemporary worldly affairs fun and enjoyable for younger generations. TAS facilitates the same by organising various academic workshops and competitions.
- Quiz /Debate competitions
- Singing and Dance competition
- Telugu language promotion and encouragement to the youngsters to participate in vocabulary competitions and digital (radio/ TV etc.) programs
Charity and voluntary services
TAS encourages the Telugu youth to actively engage in local humanitarian and social pursuits to foster collaboration and
friendship within Telugu community in particular, and with local communities in general.
- Blood bank/ cancer awareness/ old age support etc.
- Arranging advice on immigration and legal issues
- Providing matrimonial services
- Providing advice regarding availability of various medical services
- Emergency services to the members
- Guidance on employment opportunities
Sports and Fitness
TAS Sports organises various sports activities annually and seasonally to encourage kids and adults to be sporty and boost their mental and physical strength..
- Annual Sports Day encouraging kids and adults to actively participate in sports
- Badminton and Chess championships each winter
- Yoga workshops
