We organise three major annual events :
A. Sankranthi (Pongal)
B. Vinayaka Chaviti
C. Bhatukamma
In addition to these festivals, we also host cricket matches and various other events aimed at the betterment of the Telugu community in Western Australia.
We encourage everyone with a shared interest to become a TAP member. Your continuous support, guidance, and advice will help us grow and thrive as an organization.
Download TAP Constitution
For any inquiries, please reach out to us at
secretary@tapwa.com.au .
What is TAP ?
The acronym TAP stands for Telugu Association of Perth Inc. Many people in the Perth area are now familiar with TAP and its mission.
Mission Statement :
TAP is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and promoting Telugu Samskriti (Culture), Sahithi (Literature), and Sampradayam (Traditions) among the Telugu-speaking community in the Perth area.
Background :
Since its inception in 2011, TAP has evolved into an organization with a holistic approach, uniting Telugu-speaking individuals under one roof to address their cultural, social, and literary needs.
Our executive committee is elected annually and works collaboratively to achieve the organization’s goals.
Aims and Objectives :
Cultural, Social and Literary Needs : TAP caters to the cultural, social and literary needs of Telugu-speaking individuals who have migrated from India and their children raised in WA.
Annual Festivals : We celebrate major Telugu festivals including Sankranthi, Vinayaka Chaviti and Bhatukamma.
Community Engagement : We strongly encourage participation from members and interested individuals and families in the area.
Cultural Integration : Our aim is to bring together the Telugu community in Western Australia and integrate Telugu culture, literature and traditions into modern life by publicizing cultural events.
Educational and Social Activities : We organize and promote literary, cultural, educational, and social activities for the Telugu community.
Charitable Efforts : We solicit, raise and disburse funds for charitable, cultural, religious and educational activities, either directly or in cooperation with other non-profit organizations. This includes raising funds for natural disasters.
Promoting Telugu Arts : We strive to enhance the understanding of Telugu literature, art, culture, music, dance and drama among the children of Telugu-speaking families.