Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts joined the Telugu Association of Australia Inc. (TAAI) on 18 January at the Westgate Sports & Entertainment Centre in Altona North, Melbourne’s west, to celebrate Sankranti, the traditional harvest festival. Organised by TAAI, the event was a lively gathering filled with cultural activities, including the sharing of Ariselu, a sweet delicacy, and chai, alongside traditional festivities that brought the community together. Dr Sushil Kumar, India’s Consul General in Melbourne, was also present at the celebration, adding to the significance of the occasion.
Watts fully immersed himself in the celebrations, even joining in a dance with attendees. A key highlight of the evening was the kite-making competition, an integral part of Sankranti symbolising gratitude for nature’s gifts. Watts not only attended but also sponsored prizes for the competition, further engaging with the Telugu community and embracing the spirit of the festival.
Speaking at the event, Watts expressed his gratitude to TAAI, saying, “Dhanyavadh to the Telugu Association of Australia Inc. for hosting a wonderful celebration of gratitude and abundance in Altona North tonight. It was a special chance to share some Ariselu and chai, and even have a bit of a dance with so many friends from the community to celebrate Sankranti. Kite flying is a reminder of our appreciation and thanks for nature’s gifts, so I was very pleased to sponsor the prizes for the kite-making competition.”
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