Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 02: The much awaited ‘Island Tourism Festival’-2024 will be organized by the Tourism Department in association with the line Departments from Dec. 27 to 31, 2024. The five days festival will see performances by artistes from mainland as well the Islands at 13 designated venues including ITF Ground for the entertainment of the Islanders and tourists alike. The designated venues where cultural programmes will be held are ITF Main Pavillion, Wandoor, Wimberlygunj, Shaheed Dweep, Swaraj Dweep, Baratang, Rangat, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Campbell Bay, Nancowry, Nicobar and Little Andaman (Hutbay).
It is clarified that as part of ITF, the cultural programmes have been planned in the Nicobar District which includes Car Nicobar, Campbell Bay and Nancowry. The event will be held at Car Nicobar for 2 days, Campbell Bay for 1 day and Nancowry for 1 day. The Deputy Commissioner, Nicobars has been designated to carry out necessary arrangements in connection with ITF in Nicobar District.
During the festival, all popular events such as ‘Healthy Baby Show’, ‘Flower Show’, ‘Dog Show’ and Rangoli competition will be organised. The main attraction of ITF, the ‘Hasya Kavi Samelan’ will be organised by the Official Language Department. Fun games for children will also be available at the ITF Ground. Apart from this, the Island Tourism Festival will feature delicious food courts selling mouth watering cuisines & eatables, attractive handicrafts etc. Different Departments of the Administration will also take part in the ITF and depict the developmental activities taking place in A&N Islands through their stalls.
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