Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Anakapalli Utsav Showcases District's Culture
The first Anakapalli Utsav was launched with many exciting events.
Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha checked all the preparations to make sure everything was ready.
The festival started with a flower show and cultural programs at beaches and a big lake.
People enjoyed seeing exotic flowers, medicinal plants, and traditional crafts.
There were also fun activities like paragliding and boat rides.
The officials said the district has a lot of potential for tourism and jobs.
They want to make the festival an annual event to attract more visitors and develop the area.
The first Anakapalli Utsav was launched with various cultural and tourist attractions.
Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha reviewed the arrangements and opened the festival at Mutyalammapalem beach.
The festival featured a flower show, cultural programs, motorised paragliding, and folk dances.
Stalls exhibited and sold traditional crafts, toys, and local delicacies like Madugula Halwa and Araku Coffee.
Officials emphasized the district's potential for tourism and job creation, aiming to make the festival an annual event.
- Who
- Home and disaster management minister Vangalapudi Anitha, Speaker Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu, minister Kollu Ravindra, Anakapalli MP C.M. Ramesh, and other officials
- What
- Reviewed and launched the first Anakapalli Utsav, featuring various cultural and tourist attractions
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- NTR Stadium, Mutyalammapalem beach, Revupalem beach, Kondakarla Ava, and R.K. Beach in Anakapalli
- Why
- To highlight the district’s culture and heritage, provide smooth facilities for the public, and promote tourism
- Event
- Anakapalli Utsav
- Location
- NTR Stadium, Mutyalammapalem beach, Revupalem beach, Kondakarla Ava
- Date
- Not specified
- Organized by
- Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Key Officials Present
- Vangalapudi Anitha, Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu, Kollu Ravindra, C.M. Ramesh
- Attractions
- Flower show, cultural programs, motorised paragliding, folk dances, Etikoppaka toys, pottery, forest products, traditional paintings, Madugula Halwa, Araku Coffee, traditional dishes