Arrangements in full swing in ASR district for ‘Araku Utsav’ from January 31

Experience the vibrant Araku Utsav 'Chali' showcasing tribal culture, arts, performances, and activities in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.

Arrangements are in full swing for the Araku Utsav titled ‘Chali’, beginning January 31, in Alluri Sitharama Raju district.

District Collector A.S. Dinesh Kumar, who is monitoring the arrangements, said the event would showcase tribal culture and arts.

A grand stage has been set up at the Government Degree College Grounds in Araku Valley, which will serve as the main venue for the three-day event. An amusement park has also been set up near the venue. Various programmes have been lined up on all three days of the event to engage tourists.

As per the authorities, the Utsav will begin with a 5K ‘Araku Marathon’ from Padmapuram Gardens to the main venue on January 31 morning.

At 11 a.m., a flower show will be inaugurated at the newly opened Padmapuram Botanical Gardens. Subsequently, a painting competition will be organised at the Tribal Museum in which students from various schools and colleges will take part.

The opening ‘Carnival Parade’ will begin from Padmapuram Gardens at around 3 p.m.

Tribal folk artistes including Basthar Band, Thoda Dance, Ghond Tribal Dance, Tappeta Gullu, Kommu Koyya Dance, Savara Dance, Jathapu Dance, Buda Bukkalu, Chekka Bajana, Jamuku Pata, Manipur dance and a large number of tribal students will participate in the carnival.