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Telugus in Saudi Arabia join hands to preserve culture
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Telugus in Saudi Arabia join hands to preserve culture, An association named "The Telugu Association of Jeddah" (TAJ) comprising telugu-speaking Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been formed to preserve,
DUBAI: An association named "The Telugu Association of Jeddah" (TAJ) comprising telugu-speaking Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been formed to preserve, the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh. This includes immigrnats from Andhra Pradesh, hailing from Rayalaseema and Telangana regions.
"This is the first time that Telugu-speaking expatriates in the region have expressed their solidarity with the organization irrespective of the ongoing bifurcation process taking place in Andhra Pradesh," TAJ President Mastan Shaikh was quoted as saying by the Arab News.
"There are about 400,000 non-resident Indians from Andhra Pradesh in Saudi Arabia, many of whom speak Telugu besides Urdu" he said.
The consulate which has taken up welfare activities in Jeddah and Westren province is also being supported by this association.
Members of the organization recently called on Indian Consul-General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai at the Indian Consulate and briefed him about its activities.
TAJ general-secretary Kutumba Rao and Karamat, Syed Moiz and Mohammed Imran were also part of the delegation.
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