Bathukamma festival celebrated at South Australian Parliament

Key points

• The Adelaide Telangana Association has celebrated Bathukamma, a traditional Telangana festival of flowers, at a reception in the South Australian Parliament. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Nadia Clancy hosted the event, which brought together the Telangana community and shared the festival with the wider state.
• Association founder Adireddy Yara said the gathering showcased Telangana's heritage and South Australia's diversity.
• Bathukamma is traditionally celebrated by women, with floral arrangements central to the festivities, which include songs, dances and community gatherings.