Port Blair, Aug 28: The Directorate of Tourism, A & N Administration in association with Govt. Departments and Tourism Service Providers is organizing ‘Monsoon Festival–2014’ from 29th to 31st August, 2014. The main venue will be ITF Ground, Port Blair.
Art & Culture Department of the Administration in association with East Zone Cultural Centre is organizing tribal & folk dances during the Monsoon Festival. Live orchestra/musical programmes, performance by Police Band etc are also being arranged during the festival. Counters will be setup to facilitate issue of learning driving licenses, Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)/various services by banks for the benefit of general public. Fun activities like Musical Chairs/Ball passing, Lime & spoon race for ladies, Sack race, Tug of War etc are being planned. Rain dance will be a special attraction during this Monsoon Festival. Delicious Food courts will be an added attraction during the festival. The A & N Command is establishing a “Know your Armed Forces” Stall during the Monsoon Festival – 2014.
The festival will be entry fee for all public and will be opened between 03.00 pm. and 10.00 p.m. on all 03 days.