Telugu Cultural Programs
Held at Dubai Art Exhibitions
The Telugu community in the UAE has always stood out in preserving and promoting our culture and traditions, even in foreign lands. It is no exaggeration to say that their active participation in various sectors, including arts and cultural fields, highlights their strong presence.
One such individual is Chintala Vaaru from Tenali, who participated in the national-level art competition held at Rajamundry, Godavari District, and earned praise. As part of the SLADS (South Indian Art and Design Society) event in Dubai, she served as the Art Director and presented impressive paintings. Alongside her were participants like sculptor and fine arts expert Mr. Phoolchand, Ramana Raju (Munimanthena), Madhurakavi Jonnalagadda Swamy, Ramachandra Raju Manamraju, and Dr. Jonnalagadda Mahendra.
As part of this grand occasion, a wide range of art performances, including traditional dance and music from Andhra and Telangana, were showcased, reflecting the pride of Telugu culture.
This event was held grandly from February 16th to 19th at the World Trade Center (DWTC) in Dubai. With the theme “World Art Dubai”, Telugu cultural programs gained special recognition under the title “Top Art Exhibitions”, receiving much appreciation for their artistic and cultural richness.
She completed her degree from Andhra University and received her Fine Arts training at Sri Venkateswara Fine Arts Institute in Hyderabad. She established an institute named “Canvas by SLADS” and has been teaching various painting styles, including traditional and modern methods, especially to women. She also received special training in mural painting and later took up Art Directorship seriously, training many students in that field.
With great enthusiasm and dedication, she has been contributing her talent and expertise to the art world. She has displayed her artwork in various exhibitions in Dubai, receiving immense appreciation. As part of this event, her creative ideas and efforts have inspired many Telugu artists in Dubai.
In particular, she taught Batik painting techniques to housewives in Dubai. Some of her students also took part in exhibitions, and their works were featured at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Center, drawing attention from international art communities. In Hyderabad, she also conducted workshops and continued to inspire young talent in the Telugu art scene.
As Art Director, she organized major exhibitions such as “Girl’s Garage” and “Budget Art Expo,” providing a great platform for many upcoming artists. Through her efforts, several Telugu artists in Dubai have exhibited their works at venues like Rotana Hotels, Souq Sang, ADCB Bank, Art Diffusion Stores, and Art Hotels.
She also provided artistic direction for companies like Kuwait, Nobel Electronics, Red Tech Fashion, and Lioness, which were part of the UAE campaign “Women in Creativity.”
As an experienced Art Director, she used her talent to blend traditional techniques with modern expressions in her works. Her husband, who is an expert in digital media and film, also supports her journey. Their daughter, Sai Shravani, has a background in biotechnology and is pursuing advanced studies in science.
She has also completed multiple certifications in business administration, UI/UX design, and team leadership. In addition, she has experience in web development and software development.
One cannot overlook the valuable creative contribution she brings as a woman entrepreneur. She believes in empowering women through exhibitions and awareness initiatives, helping many homemakers and artists find their path.
The United Arab Emirates Minister of Economy, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jayed Al Nahyan, initiated the “Women’s Empowerment Campaign” in 2021. This campaign officially started on April 6, 2021, and ran until March 31, 2022.
The UAE Minister’s campaign covered 50 sectors, promoting women’s empowerment across various fields like education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and employment.
As part of this initiative, special programs and exhibitions were organized to highlight the achievements of women and provide inspiration for future generations. She actively participated in these campaigns, contributing to the empowerment movement.
In India too, many young women entrepreneurs have been making their mark in recent years by combining traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. The UAE’s initiatives to support and promote such women have become a source of inspiration for achieving the goals of women’s empowerment.
Under the leadership of Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, the country has shown tremendous initiative in this area. Alongside, women from different sectors like architecture, medicine, science and technology, social welfare, and arts are also receiving recognition.
Many Indian women professionals and artists residing in the UAE have taken part in exhibitions and showcased their talent. During the exhibition held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 16th to 19th, titled “World Art Dubai”, several artworks by Indian artists were featured prominently.
The event organizers also gave a platform to talented Indian women artists to present their works at the “World Art Dubai” Top Exhibitions Women’s Empowerment Segment.
The objective of this program was to promote 50 key women entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and innovators from 50 different fields. This initiative aimed to recognize and highlight the creative power and achievements of women in 50 impactful sectors.
They also exhibited acrylic mixed media paintings (80×100 cm) in the “Frame Canvas Media” category.
The aim of this talented artist, who comes from the sacred banks of the Godavari River and has mastered the craft of painting, handloom art, and traditional crafts, is to bring recognition to Telugu art on a global level. Artist Lakshmi’s vision is to promote Indian traditions, songs, dances, and cultural values of Telugu-speaking states around the world.
She is particularly focused on representing Indian heritage with dignity in front of international audiences—including Indians living abroad—and especially wishes to use exhibitions like World Art Dubai to showcase her creations and share the pride of Telugu identity with the world.