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Articles: Arts and Culture | Andhra Cultural Festival 2004
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SiliconAndhra
Presents
Andhra Cultural Festival 2004
October 9th, 2004
DeAnza College Flint Center (21250 Stevens Creek Blvd) , Cupertino, CA 95014
SiliconAndhra, with a motto to perpetuate Telugu (Indian) Culture, Literature and Tradition, has embarked on a mission to showcase the rich Telugu cultural heritage to the people in US, and seamlessly integrate it into the mainstream American culture. In an effort to be an integral part of the cultural and the intellectual melting pot of America, SilcionAndhra presents Andhra Cultural Festival 2004, at the prestigious Flint center auditorium, De Anza College, Cupertino, on October 9, 2004.The day long festival kicks off at 1:00 PM.
Guests of Honor
Sri B. Ramalinga Raju (Chairman, Satyam Computers) and Smt. B. Nandini
Ms.Sandra James (Cupertino Mayor)
Mr. John Howe (Sunnyvale Mayor)
Dr. T. Gowri Shanker (Telugu University)
Special Invitees
Sri Sankara Narayana (Highly reputed Haasya Avadhani)- A man that makes you laugh all the way
Smt Malgadi Subha - Famous folk singer
Sri Garikipati Prabhakar - Classical musician
Some Highlights of the Festival, at a glance.
'Silikanapalli Tiranala' Recreation of age old Telugu village festivals.
Village Tiranaala or Santhalu have always enthralled all of us back home. It's a great experience to see the colorful Tiranala unfold here in front of your eyes to the folk beats and the folk dances, handicrafts shops. Feel the festive gaiety as the Tiranala is depicted in a grand fashion.
'Bethala Kadhalu' Mythological legend about a Universal beauty.
The Chandamam legend had always caught the attention of millions of people around the world. Experience the story live on stage for the first time with the vanishing acts on stage. Witness the 'Pattuvadalani Vikramarkudu', as it enthralls the kids and the adults alike.
'Telugu Tejam' Kuchipudi classical dance ballet.
Take a step towards rich Telugu heritage of Music, Literature and Dance by learning more about the great Annamacahrya, Nannya and Siddhendra Yogi, through a original Kuchipudi classical dance ballet. The dance ballet was beautifully choreographed to depict the lives of telugu stalwarts whose contributions inspired millions of people around the world.
'Swara Sagara Sangamam' Amazing music, at it's best.
Classical music with the folklore tunes by local artists, to bring out the best music that touches the heart. This innovative musical recital will leave you transfixed. It's not an exaggeration. See it for real.
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Telugu Jeevana Madhuryam
This is a scintillating combination of various Telugu art forms like songs, dances, music, drama, humor, padyam presented in a very colorful surroundings and with big settings and light effects.
Plus
Andhra Bhojanam
As no festival is complete without the taste buds being treated piquantly, a 20 course delicious Indian meal awaits you all, on Oct. 9th , at the DeAnza College Cafeteria Court Yard. This lip smacking sumptuous dinner is bound to overwhelm your gastronomy skills.
COME AND ENJOY WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, TO THIS ONCE IN AN YEAR AUTHENTIC TELUGU (INDIAN) CULTURAL FESTIVAL.
Please see Andhra Cultural Festivals (ACF) Trailer:
Please turn on the speakers. http://www.siliconandhra.org/acf2004/acf_trailer.htm
Please forward this e-mail to your friends. Please call Karthik Maddali (510-610-9715); Ravindra Kuchibhotla (408-464-7033) for tickets (Members $20; Non-members $25).
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