ISLAND TOURISM FESTIVAL

Location : Port Blair And Different Parts Of Islands | Date Of Event : 5 January, 2017

The Island Tourism Festival is the annual cultural event organized for promotion of tourism and entertainment for islanders. The main events are held at Port Blair. However, various programmes, as a part of festival are also organized in other places such as Wimberlygunj, Wandoor, Neil, Havelock, Rangat, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Hut Bay, Car Nicobar, Kamorta ,Campbell Bay etc. The 10 -day festival is held annually from 5th January with an inaugural function to be graced by Hon'ble Lt. Governor, A & N Islands, at ITF ground at VIP Road, Port Blair. The inaugural function is telecasted live on DD Bharati and is beamed for telecast in many countries. During the festival, the main venue - ITF ground swells with people from all walks of the life and tourists. The highlight of the festival at ITF ground is the exhibition depicting strides made by the Island Administration in various spheres and sale of general merchandise, food stalls, and stalls of interest to tourists, floating restaurant etc. The main focal point, however, is the performance of mainland artists especially reputed music bands, bollywood singers, dancers, performers etc. Artists of East Zone & South Zone Cultural Centers are also invited by the Art & Culture department. These artists perform simultaneously in outlying islands and also at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair. Hasya kavisammelan is also organized by the official language department to delight the crowd.

ANDAMAN BEACH FESTIVAL
Location : Port Blair | Date of Event : April, 2017

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Beach festival is the recent event started in 2014 for entertainment for tourist and residents. This festival is a joyful event with colourful entertainment programmes and various sporting activities such as various beach sports activities like beach volley ball, tug of war, kabaddi etc. Food courts, variety entertainment programmes, fun activities and many more.

ANDAMAN MONSOON FESTIVAL
Location : Port Blair | Date of Event : August, 2016

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This Event is organising by Directorate of Tourism in association with all local departments under Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Port Blair. Live cultural and musical programmes will be arranged along with various Cuisine Food Courts and fun activities during the festival. Monsoon festival is organized in the month of August and September every year.