Alai Balai

Alai Balai
Frequency once every year
Location(s) Hyderabad
Previous event 23 October 2015
Attendance 50,000
Organised by Bandaru Dattatreya

Alai Balai is a cultural event held during the Navarathri festivities before Dassera. It showcases the life of people in State of Telangana.[1] The festival aims to spread camaraderie and brotherhood among people.[2]

History

The festival was started by Bandaru Dattatreya, MP and Central Minister first at Nizam College. The event is held every year in Hyderabad on the occasion of Dasara festival.[3]

The event is well attended by all sections and politicians of all regions. A typical ambience of the rural area in Telangana is created and is popular for the food festival for its traditional food delicacies.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Alai Balai BJP Live 2015". Hyderabad, India: TSI. 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
  2. ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad/they-came-danced-and-opinionated-179
  3. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Leaders get together for 'alai balai' fete". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  4. ↑ http://epaper.namasthetelangaana.com/Details.aspx?id=79110&boxid=250891872
  5. ↑ "'T' issue: Congress, TD faulted for lack of unity". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2012-10-26.
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