Avakai – Amaravati Programme Begins Today Across Andhra Pradesh

The Department of Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in association with Teamwork Arts, is organizing the ‘Avakai – Amaravati Film, Culture and Literature Festival’ at Punnami Ghat and Bhavani Island in Vijayawada from January 8 to January 10. The festival aims to showcase the richness of Telugu cinema, literature and cultural heritage to a global audience.

The event is being organized under the initiative of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and the leadership of Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh. The three-day festival will feature film screenings, literary discussions, poetry recitals, music, dance and theatre performances, workshops and modern art exhibitions. Entry to the festival is free, and visitors are encouraged to register online at www.avakaifestival.com.

As part of the celebrations, the Chief Minister will inaugurate houseboat services and the ‘Romantic Float & Dine’ experience. The Minister stated that similar riverfront tourism services will be expanded across the state in the future, as part of the government’s vision to develop Andhra Pradesh into a global tourism destination. Renowned artists and literary figures from India and abroad will participate in the festival. Special attractions include a heritage walk, food festival, ghat ferry rides, a live musical concert by Javed Ali and a variety of cultural performances. Considering the expected large turnout, elaborate security arrangements have been made.

The festival will commence on the evening of January 8 with a grand inaugural procession. On the second day, a series of literary, cinematic, musical, dance and workshop sessions will take place at Bhavani Island and Punnami Ghat. The festival will conclude on the third day with panel discussions, musical performances and a tribute event in honor of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR).