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Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 opens with cultural performances and traditional dances
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 opened at Punnami Ghat on the banks of the Krishna river in Vijayawada on Sunday.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the festival.
The event is organised by the Society for Vibrant Vijayawada with support from the state government and Tourism department, on the initiative of Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath.
Performances included traditional dances and programmes promoting art forms that are fading.
The National Saras Mela also featured products made by women’s self-help groups from different states.
Organisers say the festival aims to showcase Vijayawada’s culture and heritage and strengthen its appeal as a tourism destination.
Naidu said it could promote local talent, tourism and economic opportunities for small traders.
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 began at Punnami Ghat on the banks of the Krishna river.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the festival by lighting a ceremonial lamp.
The programme featured cultural performances, traditional dances and events promoting fading art forms.
The festival was organised by the Society for Vibrant Vijayawada with support from the State government and Tourism department.
Organisers said the festival aims to promote Vijayawada’s culture, tourism and heritage.
- Who
- The Society for Vibrant Vijayawada organised the festival with support from the State government and Tourism department. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated it.
- What
- Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 opened with cultural performances, traditional dances and programmes promoting fading art forms.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Punnami Ghat, on the banks of the Krishna river in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The festival aims to showcase Vijayawada’s hospitality, culture, traditions and spiritual heritage, and promote local talent and tourism.
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Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Cultural performances, traditional dances and programmes promoting fading art forms took place at the festival.
- Venue
- Punnami Ghat, Vijayawada
- Inaugurator
- Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Civil Aviation Minister
- Organiser
- Society for Vibrant Vijayawada
- Festival edition
- Vijayawada Utsav 2.0






