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About Telugu Cultural Association of Edmonton
Telugu Cultural Association of Edmonton (formerly known as Andhra Cultural Association – ACA ) is a non-profit association of Telugu-origin people living in Edmonton. It is one of the oldest Telugu Associations in North America, and it caters to the cultural and social needs of the Telugu people by organizing regional activities, meetings, and biannual conventions to celebrate Telugu culture and traditions.
History of the Association
Early Telugu pioneers in Edmonton came up with an idea to start an organization named Andhra Cultural Association, and it was formally established on January 13, 1969. Our Association is the oldest Telugu Association in North America. The Association caters to cultural and social needs of the Telugu people living in and around Edmonton Area.
It was registered as Andhra Cultural Association (ACA), as a non-profit organization, and the initial Executive Committee consisted of the President, Treasurer, Social Secretary, Literary Secretary and Library Secretary.
In order to bring all Telugu speaking people under one hood, the Association was renamed as ‘Telugu Cultural Association of Edmonton’ in the year 2016.
About Telugu Cultural Association of Edmonton
- Picnic - July 15th, 2023
- Youth Hiking - August 18th, 2023
- Vinayaka Chavithi - September 23rd, 2023
- Banquet Dinner - TBD
- Deepavali - November 18th, 2023
- Sankranthi - TBD
- Ladies's Night - TBD
- Men's Night - TBD
- Talent Show - TBD
- Kids Day - TBD
- Ugadi - TBD
Most Memorable Movements
History of the Association
Early Telugu pioneers in Edmonton came up with an idea to start an organization named Andhra Cultural Association, and it was formally established on January 13, 1969. Our Association is one of the oldest Telugu Associations in North America. The Association caters to cultural and social needs of the Telugu people living in and around Edmonton Area.
It was registered as Andhra Cultural Association (ACA), as a non-profit organization, and the initial Executive Committee consisted of President, Treasurer, Social Secretary, Literary Secretary and Library Secretary.
In order to bring all Telugu speaking people under one hood, Association was renamed as ‘Telugu Cultural Association of Edmonton’ in the year 2016.
Association's Objectives:
- To promote social and cultural activities among the Telugu speaking people in Edmonton and vicinity.
- To provide a forum for Telugu cultural activities like Music, Drama, Literary activities, and teaching Telugu Language.
- To promote and undertake publications are pertaining to the social and cultural aspects of the Telugu speaking people.
- To serve as an organised group to help new Telugu speaking people in their adjustment to new surroundings.
- To participate in ethnic activities in Edmonton along with similar associations.
- To establish liaison with other associations of Telugu speaking people.
- To undertake such activities consistent with above objectives within the laws of Canada.
Executive Committee 2025-2026:
- Secretary: Pavan Kumar Chandana
- Joint Secretary/ Treasurer: Akhilesh Munipally
- Social Activites Representative: Sunil Reddy Etikala
- Literary/Cultural Representative: Satya Aditya Chebolu
- Library Representative: Sri Satya Bolem