{"id":29,"date":"2026-11-03T07:16:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T07:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/vpa-convention-2027\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-11-04T04:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:02:25","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myvpa.org\/2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29\" class=\"elementor elementor-29\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-164b559 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"164b559\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c07bc42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c07bc42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"hero-pro\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap hero-pro-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"hp-copy\">\r\n      <p class=\"eyebrow\">19th VPA &ndash; Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana<\/p>\r\n      <h1>One Family.<br>One Festival.<br><em>Three Days of Culture &amp; Celebration.<\/em><\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"kn hp-motto\" lang=\"kn\">\u0cad\u0cc2\u0cae\u0cbf \u0ca4\u0cbe\u0caf\u0cbf\u0caf \u0cae\u0c95\u0ccd\u0c95\u0cb3\u0cc1; \u0c9c\u0c97\u0ca6 \u0ca4\u0cc1\u0c82\u0cac \u0c92\u0c95\u0ccd\u0c95\u0cb2\u0cc1<\/p>\r\n      <dl class=\"hp-meta\">\r\n        <div><dt>Dates<\/dt><dd>July 2, 3 &amp; 4, 2027<\/dd><\/div>\r\n        <div><dt>Venue<\/dt><dd>Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center<\/dd><\/div>\r\n        <div><dt>Hosted by<\/dt><dd>VPA South<\/dd><\/div>\r\n      <\/dl>\r\n      <div class=\"btn-row\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn-page gold\" href=\"register.html\">Register now<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"btn-page ghost-light\" href=\"#sponsorship\">Become a sponsor<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"hp-art\">\r\n      <div class=\"emblem-stage lg\"><span class=\"em-rays\"><\/span><span class=\"em-halo\"><\/span><span class=\"em-orbit\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/span><div class=\"em-float\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"em-img\" src=\"assets\/img\/emblem-2027.png\" alt=\"19th VPA Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana, Dallas Texas 2027 emblem\"><span class=\"em-shine\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"hp-count\">\r\n      <div class=\"countdown\" id=\"countdown\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n        <div><b data-cd=\"d\">\u2014<\/b><span>Days<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div><b data-cd=\"h\">\u2014<\/b><span>Hours<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div><b data-cd=\"m\">\u2014<\/b><span>Minutes<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div><b data-cd=\"s\">\u2014<\/b><span>Seconds<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p id=\"countdown-note\">Until we gather in Denton, Texas.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"spotlight\" id=\"sponsorship\" aria-labelledby=\"spot-title\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"spot-head\">\r\n      <span class=\"live\"><span class=\"pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Now open<\/span>\r\n      <h2 id=\"spot-title\">Sponsorship packages for 2027<\/h2>\r\n      <p>Two ways to partner with the 19th VPA &ndash; Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana \u2014 for businesses, and for individuals &amp; families.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"spot-grid\">\r\n      <a class=\"spot-card\" href=\"business-sponsorship.html\">\r\n        <div class=\"spot-inner\">\r\n          <span class=\"spot-kicker\">For businesses<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Business Sponsorship<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"spot-range\">$3,000 <small>to<\/small> $25,000<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Stage time, 30-sec video plays &amp; sponsor-wall logo<\/li>\r\n            <li>Exhibitor booth (10\u2032 \u00d7 10\u2032) from Gold level up<\/li>\r\n            <li>Magazine ads from half-page to back cover<\/li>\r\n            <li>Event registrations &amp; hotel rooms included<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <div class=\"spot-chips\"><span>Grand<\/span><span>Platinum<\/span><span>Diamond<\/span><span>Gold<\/span><span>Silver<\/span><span>Bronze<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <p class=\"spot-note\">Exhibitor booth only: $3,000 (10\u2032\u00d710\u2032) \u00b7 $4,000 (10\u2032\u00d720\u2032)<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"spot-cta\">View business packages <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"spot-card alt\" href=\"individual-sponsorship.html\">\r\n        <div class=\"spot-inner\">\r\n          <span class=\"spot-kicker\">For individuals &amp; families<\/span>\r\n          <h3>Individual &amp; Family Packages<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"spot-range\">$1,500 <small>to<\/small> $15,000+<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Convention registrations for adults &amp; children (5\u201312)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Hotel rooms included from Silver up<\/li>\r\n            <li>Personal magazine ads from Gold up<\/li>\r\n            <li>Reserved seating &amp; Donor Wall recognition<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <div class=\"spot-chips\"><span>Bronze<\/span><span>Silver<\/span><span>Gold<\/span><span>Diamond<\/span><span>Platinum<\/span><span>Grand Patron<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <p class=\"spot-note\">VPA is a 501(c)(3) \u2014 part of your sponsorship may be tax-deductible.<\/p>\r\n          <span class=\"spot-cta\">View family packages <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><section class=\"vol-call\" id=\"committees\" aria-labelledby=\"comm-title\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap vol-grid\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"live live-green\"><span class=\"pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Committees &amp; roles<\/span>\r\n      <h2 id=\"comm-title\">How the 2027 convention is organized<\/h2>\r\n      <p>The 19th Convention is run by committees across six operational pillars, with clear RACI roles so every task has an owner. Explore the committees and what each one does.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"vol-areas\"><span>Registration<\/span><span>Hospitality<\/span><span>Food<\/span><span>Stage &amp; A\/V<\/span><span>Meravanige<\/span><span>Decoration<\/span><span>Youth<\/span><span>Sports<\/span><span>Media &amp; Photography<\/span><span>Souvenir<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"btn-row\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn-page gold\" href=\"committees.html\">View committees &amp; roles<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"btn-page ghost-light\" href=\"mailto:secretary@myvpa.org?subject=VPA%202027%20Committees\">Questions? Email the Secretary<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"vol-stats\">\r\n      <div><b>6<\/b><span>Operational pillars<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>20+<\/b><span>Committees<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>4<\/b><span>Regions working together<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div><b>3<\/b><span>Days in Denton<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><section class=\"content-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"glance\" aria-label=\"The convention at a glance\"><a class=\"gl gl-hero\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"gl-kicker\">The convention at a glance<\/span><span class=\"gl-19\">19<sup>th<\/sup><\/span><b>VPA &ndash; Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana<\/b><span class=\"gl-tag\">3 days &middot; One family &middot; One festival<\/span><span class=\"gl-date\">July 2, 3 &amp; 4, 2027 &middot; Denton, Texas<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gl-mark\" src=\"assets\/img\/emblem-2027.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><a class=\"gl gl-food\" href=\"food-menu.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 3v7a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 5 0V3M7.5 3v18M18 21V3c-2.5 1.5-3.5 4.5-3.5 8.5H18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gl-kn kn\" lang=\"kn\">\u0ca8\u0cbe\u0c9f\u0cbf \u0c8a\u0c9f<\/span><b>Naati Oota<\/b><span>A hearty non-vegetarian Karnataka feast &mdash; ragi mudde, naati koli saaru &amp; donne biryani<\/span><em>See the menu &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"gl gl-music\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l11-2v13\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><b>Concerts<\/b><span>Celebrity artists, music &amp; dance on the main stage<\/span><em>Programs &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"gl gl-fest\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 21V4M5 4h12l-2.5 4L17 12H5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><b>Cultural Festival<\/b><span>The Meravanige parade, folk arts and chapter showcases<\/span><em>Explore &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"gl gl-hotel\" href=\"hotel-rooms.html\"><span class=\"gl-shade\"><\/span><b>A Grand Hotel<\/b><span>318 suites and a 2,500-seat Grand Ballroom &mdash; everything under one roof<\/span><em>Hotel &amp; rooms &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"gl gl-dress\" href=\"dress-code.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 3 5.4 6l1.8 2.4L9 7.3V21h6V7.3l1.8 1.1L18.6 6 15 3l-3 2.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><b>Wear Your Colours<\/b><span>Daily colour themes in traditional attire &mdash; three days that feel like home in Karnataka<\/span><em>Dress code &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"gl gl-gen\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c0-3.5 2.9-6 6.5-6s6.5 2.5 6.5 6\"\/><circle cx=\"17.5\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M17.5 14c2.5 0 4.5 2 4.5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><b>For Every Generation<\/b><span>Singles networking, youth leadership and kids&rsquo; programs &mdash; a place for every age<\/span><em>Explore &rarr;<\/em><\/a><\/div><div class=\"mt-3\"><\/div><div class=\"split\">\r\n  <div><div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"kicker\">Welcome<\/span><h2>A message from the National President<\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <blockquote class=\"pull\">\r\n      <p>&ldquo;I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence in me by our community. Alongside a highly dedicated and talented Executive Team, I look forward to serving VPA with integrity, transparency, and a shared vision, focused on unity and growth across North America.&rdquo;<\/p>\r\n      <footer><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/img\/team\/amarnath-laxminarayan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"52\"><div><b>Dr. Amarnath Laxminarayan<\/b><span>National President, VPA 2026\u201327<\/span><\/div><\/footer>\r\n    <\/blockquote>\r\n    <div class=\"btn-row\"><a class=\"btn-page\" href=\"presidents-message.html\">Read the full message<\/a><a class=\"btn-page ghost\" href=\"committees.html\">Meet the team<\/a><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"about-card\">\r\n    <span class=\"kicker-sm\">About VPA<\/span>\r\n    <h3>Vokkaligara Parishat of America<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Since 1991, VPA has been a home away from home for Vokkaliga families across North America \u2014 preserving our heritage, connecting families and strengthening community through four regions and biennial national conventions.<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"kv\">\r\n      <li><b>Founded<\/b><span>1991<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><b>Regions<\/b><span>East \u00b7 Midwest \u00b7 West \u00b7 South<\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><b>Status<\/b><span>501(c)(3) non-profit \u00b7 Tax ID 31-1529941<\/span><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-section alt\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"kicker\">Programs<\/span><h2>Three days, many stages<\/h2><p>Planned programs and forums \u2014 schedule and speakers to be announced.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"grid g4\"><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 21V4M5 4h12l-2.5 4L17 12H5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Meravanige<\/h3><p>Grand parade with cultural floats &amp; folk dances.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l11-2v13\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Entertainment<\/h3><p>Celebrity artists, music, drama &amp; dance.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"5\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" rx=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M2 19h20\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Hackathon<\/h3><p>Global virtual open-innovation challenge for youth.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"7\" width=\"18\" height=\"13\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9 7V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2M3 12h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Business Forum<\/h3><p>Keynotes, startup pitches &amp; networking.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20s-7.5-4.6-7.5-10.2A4.3 4.3 0 0 1 12 7.2a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 7.5 2.6C19.5 15.4 12 20 12 20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>CME &amp; Women's Forum<\/h3><p>Health, wellness, finance &amp; empowerment.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c0-3.5 2.9-6 6.5-6s6.5 2.5 6.5 6\"\/><circle cx=\"17.5\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M17.5 14c2.5 0 4.5 2 4.5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Youth &amp; Young Adults<\/h3><p>Leadership workshops &amp; social mixers.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tile \"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 4h8v5a4 4 0 0 1-8 0zM8 6H5a3 3 0 0 0 3.2 4M16 6h3a3 3 0 0 1-3.2 4M12 13v4M8.5 21h7M9.5 17h5v4h-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Sports<\/h3><p>Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton &amp; 5K Run.<\/p><\/article><\/div><div class=\"btn-row\"><a class=\"btn-page\" href=\"programs-forums.html\">Explore all programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-section gen-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head center\"><span class=\"kicker\">The next generation<\/span><h2>For every generation<\/h2><p>The 19th Convention is built for young families, young professionals and singles too &mdash; not just a stage to watch, but a place to belong. Programs are planned; the schedule will be announced.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"grid g3 gen-grid\"><a class=\"gen-card\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20s-7.5-4.6-7.5-10.2A4.3 4.3 0 0 1 12 7.2a4.3 4.3 0 0 1 7.5 2.6C19.5 15.4 12 20 12 20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Singles Meet &amp; Networking<\/h3><p>A relaxed mixer for young adults and singles to connect, network and make friends across all three days.<\/p><span class=\"gen-cta\">Explore programs <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"gen-card\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c0-3.5 2.9-6 6.5-6s6.5 2.5 6.5 6\"\/><circle cx=\"17.5\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M17.5 14c2.5 0 4.5 2 4.5 5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Youth Leadership<\/h3><p>Leadership workshops, speed-networking and sessions built for the next generation of the community.<\/p><span class=\"gen-cta\">Explore programs <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"gen-card\" href=\"programs-forums.html\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M7 10l5 1.5 5-1.5M12 11.5V16M9 22l3-6 3 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Family &amp; Kids<\/h3><p>Dedicated children&rsquo;s activities and family-friendly programming, so every age has a place.<\/p><span class=\"gen-cta\">Explore programs <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&rarr;<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"split food-feature\">\r\n  <figure class=\"photo ff-photo\" style=\"display:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/img\/programs\/food-hall.jpg\" alt=\"A VPA convention banquet \u2014 a non-vegetarian Karnataka feast served on banana leaf\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>A VPA Sammelana feast \u2014 Naati Oota, served fresh on banana leaf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n  <div><div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"kicker\">On the menu<\/span><h2>Naati Oota \u2014 a non-veg Karnataka feast<\/h2><p>Three days of hearty, non-vegetarian Karnataka cooking \u2014 village-style naati dishes, Bengaluru military-hotel classics and coastal favourites, served fresh at the convention.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"btn-row\"><a class=\"btn-page gold\" href=\"food-menu.html\">See the food menu<\/a><\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"food-credit\">Representative non-veg spread \u2014 the final menu will be confirmed by the Food committee.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"honour\" id=\"guests-of-honour\" aria-labelledby=\"hon-title\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Guests of Honour<\/span><h2 id=\"hon-title\">Invited dignitaries<\/h2><p>Spiritual leaders and dignitaries for the 19th Convention will be announced soon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hg-marquee\" id=\"honour-marquee\" aria-label=\"Guests of Honour\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section><section class=\"content-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"split rev\">\r\n  <figure class=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/img\/venue-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center\"><figcaption>Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n  <div><div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"kicker\">Plan your visit<\/span><h2>Howdy, namaskara!<\/h2><p>Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center \u00b7 3100 Town Center Trail, Denton, TX 76201 \u2014 in the Dallas\u2013Fort Worth metro.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"link-list\">\r\n      <a href=\"hotel-rooms.html\"><span>Hotel &amp; Rooms<\/span><small>VPA room block \u2014 booking link coming soon<\/small><\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"transportation.html\"><span>Transportation &amp; Parking<\/span><small>DFW ~28 mi \u00b7 Dallas Love Field ~36 mi<\/small><\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"food-menu.html\"><span>Food Menu<\/span><small>Naati Oota \u2014 proposed non-veg menu<\/small><\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"nearby-attractions.html\"><span>Nearby Attractions<\/span><small>Temples, Fort Worth Stockyards &amp; more<\/small><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-section\" id=\"register\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"reg-card\">\r\n  <div>\r\n    <span class=\"kicker-sm\">Convention Packages<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Register for the convention<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Reserve your passes for all three days in Denton &mdash; general admission, family and business packages, all on one secure online form.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"reg-action\">\r\n    <div class=\"btn-row\">\r\n      <a class=\"btn-page gold\" href=\"register.html\">Register &amp; pay online<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"btn-page ghost-light\" href=\"individual-sponsorship.html\">View pricing &amp; packages<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"reg-note\">Questions about registration? Email the convention Secretary at <a href=\"mailto:secretary@myvpa.org?subject=VPA%202027%20Registration\">secretary@myvpa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>19th VPA &ndash; Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana One Family.One Festival.Three Days of Culture &amp; Celebration. \u0cad\u0cc2\u0cae\u0cbf \u0ca4\u0cbe\u0caf\u0cbf\u0caf \u0cae\u0c95\u0ccd\u0c95\u0cb3\u0cc1; \u0c9c\u0c97\u0ca6 \u0ca4\u0cc1\u0c82\u0cac \u0c92\u0c95\u0ccd\u0c95\u0cb2\u0cc1 Dates July 2, 3 &amp; 4, 2027 Venue Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center Hosted by VPA South Register now Become a sponsor \u2014Days \u2014Hours \u2014Minutes \u2014Seconds Until we gather in Denton, Texas. 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