WASHINGTON,D.C. - American Telugu Association, celebrated Women’s Day weekend with much fervor & gusto. Celebrations were held with events across Washington DC, New Jersey, Delaware, Detroit, Nashville, Austin, Dallas and Raleigh areas. Women’s Day theme concept of #BetterforBalance focused primarily on addressing the challenges of modern day Indian women and how to strike a balance between eastern and...
western cultures. Scores of saree clad Indian-American women enjoyed the festivities across various cities. Fashion shows and thought provoking discussions enthralled the audiences.
The event in Washington DC included panel discussions with elite panelists. ‘ASHA for Women’ explained how women going through domestic violence can get help. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton was the chief guest. In New Jersey the event included seminars on homeopathy, yoga and business entrepreneurship. Immigration Attorney Prashanti Reddy was felicitated. In Dallas prayers were offered for the fallen and wounded Indian soldiers of the Pulwama attack. In Raleigh doctors educated women on breast cancer menace. Prominent teachers of regional Indian languages were felicitated in Greater Nashville area. ‘Free for Life’ international organization shared details about worldwide human trafficking and funds were raised via silent auction for helping women victims. ATA President Parmesh Bheemreddy Garu along with Lt.Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall Long inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp in Delaware. Past President Karunakar Asireddy Reddy Garu announced that ATA is raising funds for a girl empowerment projects in India.
The event in Washington DC included panel discussions with elite panelists. ‘ASHA for Women’ explained how women going through domestic violence can get help. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton was the chief guest. In New Jersey the event included seminars on homeopathy, yoga and business entrepreneurship. Immigration Attorney Prashanti Reddy was felicitated. In Dallas prayers were offered for the fallen and wounded Indian soldiers of the Pulwama attack. In Raleigh doctors educated women on breast cancer menace. Prominent teachers of regional Indian languages were felicitated in Greater Nashville area. ‘Free for Life’ international organization shared details about worldwide human trafficking and funds were raised via silent auction for helping women victims. ATA President Parmesh Bheemreddy Garu along with Lt.Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall Long inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp in Delaware. Past President Karunakar Asireddy Reddy Garu announced that ATA is raising funds for a girl empowerment projects in India.