Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Amaravati Balotsavam Children's Festival Begins
A big festival called Amaravati Balotsavam started in Vijayawada.
It's a three-day event where kids from many schools can join different competitions like dancing, singing, and drawing.
A minister started the festival by raising a flag.
He said kids should be free to think and be creative.
There are over 60 competitions, and more than 15,000 children are taking part.
The main stage is named after a famous person who planted many trees.
The festival has dances, songs, and other fun activities.
Everyone is excited and having a great time!
The 8th Amaravati Balotsavam, a children's festival, began at Siddhartha Auditorium in Vijayawada.
The three-day event features 60 competitions with over 15,000 students from 300+ schools participating.
Minister Kandula Durgesh inaugurated the festival, emphasizing the importance of creative freedom and independent thinking for children.
The main stage was named after Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah, a renowned environmentalist.
The festival includes various cultural performances and competitions such as folk dances, classical performances, fancy dress, and essay writing.
- Who
- Students from over 300 government and private schools across the erstwhile Krishna district
- What
- Amaravati Balotsavam, a children's festival featuring various competitions and cultural performances
- When
- Began on Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Siddhartha Auditorium, PB Siddhartha Arts & Science College grounds, Vijayawada
- Why
- To provide a platform for children to showcase their talents and foster creativity, leadership, and independent thinking
- Event Name
- Amaravati Balotsavam
- Location
- Siddhartha Auditorium, Vijayawada
- Duration
- 3 days
- Number of Competitions
- 60
- Participating Schools
- 300+ government and private schools
- Participants
- 15,000+ students
- Inaugurated By
- Minister Kandula Durgesh
- Main Stage Named After
- Padma Shri Daripalli Ramaiah