A traditional event known as “Vanabhojanalu” was organized by the Chicago Andhra Association depicting the taste of Andhra’s heritage cuisine and culture were celebrated in an outdoor garden picnic on June 18. More than 500 people from their home-states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, attended the event.
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The participants enjoyed both Sahapankthi Bhojanam, a traditional way of having lunch in a banana leaf, with Pulihora and other Andhra-style curries served by the hosts. Kids were “thrilled” to eat in banana leaves and curious to know about it, Chicago Andhra Association, said.
All the food planning was led by Anu Gampala, Suresh Sanakkayala and Sujatha Appalaneni and serving of food was led by Vani Dittakavi, Sunitha Rachapalli and Neelima Boddu. Guests enjoyed the fresh, tasty and hot corn and Chicken off the grill and this effort was led by Srihari Jasti, Srikrishna Matukumalli and Sailesh Maddi.
Elders from India has appreciated that a tradition was being carried on by the “CAA Family” as the Chicago Andhra Association is affectionately referred to. They said, that this gave an opportunity to explain about the few traditions to their grandchildren and a few of the adults volunteered to serve lunch as well.
Several CAA members brought out variety of pre-cooked dishes focused on “Dad’s luncheon items” for a food competition, a program included in the Vanabhojanalu to recognize Father’s Day. The competition was led by Sahiti Kotta, Pavithra Karumuri and Malleswari Pedamallu.
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Ball-games in which fathers and their children participated, were organised and run by Sandhya Appalaneni, SaiRavi Suribhotla and Hema Tatineni. A snack bazaar was coordinated by Raj Potluri, and a special Father’s Day cake were part of the festivities.
By Premji
