Telugu Association of Minnesota ( TEAM) celebrated 'Sarvadhari' Ugadi on April 26 in Olson Middle School Bloomington. The event was attended by over 500 enthusiastic Telugu audience and there were about 100 participants performed cultural programs ranging from classical dances, vocal performances, movie dances, mono-action and Karate and Karra samu etc.

The evening started with Venkat Kothur, TEAM - Director (Borad of Directors) welcoming the guests for the Ugadi celebrations with new year greetings and introduced the Master of ceremony Priya Raavi and Cultural Coordinator Padma Beravole. The cultural program began with a prayer song followed by President speech by Ram Tallapaka. Ram expressed happiness over the Telugu community growth in twin cities and TEAM activities to preserve Telugu culture in adopted land. He sought continued community support for diversifying TEAM activities.

A packed 500 + crowd bursted in to excitement as little kids presented a popular Telugu movie song and a classical dance. A good blend of programs continued with carnatic vocal and a solo Bharatnatyam. At half time TEAM Chairman Urmila Hejibu introduced the executive committee and explained TEAM activities. The second half was filled with more upbeat move songs and mono-action of 'Duryodhana" and a grand finale of all the participants and enthusiastic youth and parents performed a 'Dance along" routine. The program was culminated with Marketing Secretary Kishore Pandari extending vote of thanks. The Ugadi program was sponsored by many businesses but "Kabob" Restaurant was the platinum sponsor providing authentic Telugu food to the audience and it was well appreciated by one and all.

TEAM executive committee members Kiran, Sireesha, Srinivas, Naidu, Padma, Madhavi, Vasanth, Hari, Venky and other volunteers, and Borad of directors have worked hard to organize this event to be a successful one. All the participants were presented with mementos in appreciation of their efforts.