The Australian International Islamic College Hall was filled with bright eyes, big hearts and warm smiles during the Queensland Telugu Association’s (QTA) 10 year anniversary celebrations on Saturday, May 5.
Police Liaison Officers were among several chief guests invited to attend this historic occasion. Other special guests included: Mr Jim Madden, State Member for Ipswich West; Mr Ram Mohan, President of the Federation of Indian Communities Queensland; Mr Steve Biddle, Regional Director, Queensland, Department of Home Affairs; and the 600+ attendees from the local Telugu community.
Since 2008, the Queensland Telugu Association has contributed to the rich multicultural tapestry that makes up the great state of Queensland. The Telugu community traditionally reside across the Indian states of Andhra, Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana and parts of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Odisha. According to The Times of India, the Telugu language is the third-most spoken language in India (following Hindi, Bengali and Punjabi).
All attendees enjoyed a sumptuous vegetarian feast, and