Visakhapatnam Port trust Golden Jubliee Stadium at
NH-5 is the Main Venue for World Telugu Federation Conferance for the year 2000.

Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu Naidu inaugurating the
Telugu Meet and giving his inaugural address.

State Minister for Home Affairs, Sri Devendar Goud delivering his speech

Prominent people were Felicitation and awarded with Telugu Thalli Awards. Those who received the awards includes Sri Vavilala Gopalakrishnaiah, Veteran Freedom fighter Sri Mullapudi Harischandra Prasad, Chairman of GAIL Sri C R Prasad, Prominent Film Producer Sri Rama Naidu, Ophthalmologist Mr. M Narasimham, Former Governor of RBI Sri M Narasimham. Sri Narasimham could not receive the award at the function due to ill health.

About 2000 telugites from all over the World Attended this years meet at the Kalavahini Sporting complex.

Another Glimpse at the Gathering

tribal Dances on display at the Venue

Another style of Folk Dances

The Dhimsa Dance by the tribals from Aruku and other remote areas of Visakhapatnam District is a good attraction.