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The three-day Visakha Utsav, to be inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, will be held at Ramakrishna Beach here from Feb 3rd, 4th and 5th of 2017. Unlike earlier, this year the event would be held at a single venue on beach to enable tourists to enjoy different programmes.
The ambitious gala event of the state government aimed to attract domestic and foreign tourists to the city of Vizag. Folk arts would be presented at beach, opposite Novotel, flower show at Viswapriya Function Hall, while temple replicas and stalls would be put up on the 2.5-km stretch extending from RK Beach to YMCA Beach.
The website of Visakha Utsav www.visakhaustsav.com was launched amid much fanfare in the presence of HRD Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao and several officials on January 1, 2017 (New Year’s Day).
This event has been made as the annual tourism festival, which draws together the arts, crafts and an assortment of cuisines of the different regions of Andhra Pradesh. In Visakhapatnam, different places are selected to serve as the venues for several cultural programmes, sports activities and competitions. In concise terms, attending Visakha Utsav is the perfect way to have a glimpse of the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh in its full glory.
The ambitious gala event of the state government aimed to attract domestic and foreign tourists to the city of Vizag. Folk arts would be presented at beach, opposite Novotel, flower show at Viswapriya Function Hall, while temple replicas and stalls would be put up on the 2.5-km stretch extending from RK Beach to YMCA Beach.
The website of Visakha Utsav www.visakhaustsav.com was launched amid much fanfare in the presence of HRD Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao and several officials on January 1, 2017 (New Year’s Day).
This event has been made as the annual tourism festival, which draws together the arts, crafts and an assortment of cuisines of the different regions of Andhra Pradesh. In Visakhapatnam, different places are selected to serve as the venues for several cultural programmes, sports activities and competitions. In concise terms, attending Visakha Utsav is the perfect way to have a glimpse of the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh in its full glory.
District Collector Praveen Kumar spokes
“Visakha Puraskaram, being introduced for the first time this year, is intended to further enhance the reputation of the festival besides ensuring greater participation of the local people,” he said.
Why VISAKHA:
A picturesque small fisherman's village called Vizagapatnam has existed for more than 13 centuries in east coast of India. Visakhapatnam, which is popularly referred to as Vizag, is named after God Vaishaka. The transformation of Vizag is unique in its speed, scale, and politics. Once seemed to be a sleepy town, now changed to bustling business town. The city is a port city, located along the shores of Bay of Bengal. Although considered to be an industrial city, Vizag has a rich and vibrant culture and heritage.Visakhapatnam is the best tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh. From Lakes to cool Beaches, from beautiful Hill Ranges to Caves and Valleys, Visakhapatnam has them all. The district has many tourism spots that represent the Culture and Heritage of the true India. The Araku Valley is a must visit for any one visiting Andhra Pradesh. Beauty is packed at the Kailasagiri where one can find green meadows, beautiful and well-spread parks to fill your mind with peace.
Three days events planning you can find here
You can find more details from official website of Visakha Utsav www.visakhaustsav.com
Source: thehindu.com and www.visakhaustsav.com
