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Tourism Events
International
Kite Festival at Necklace Road, Hyderabad (January)
With
kites of all shapes , sizes and colours, people
take part in the gala event and compete with
international kite flying champions , filling
the skies of Hyderabad with high flying
colours.
Kakatiya
Festival at Warangal (January)
Warangal
has always been the crucible that blended the
most exclusive of arts. Held in this historic
place, the kakatiya Festival brings the most
distinguished artists from various parts of the
country, in an attempt to celebrate the
glory of the great past.
Deccan
Festival/Hyderabad Festival at Qutb shahi Tombs,
Hyderabad (April)
This festival
brings the choicest talents from the fields of
Music , Dance and Theatre. Ghazals, Mushairas,
Qawwalis, Classical Dances and Music,
reverberate in 5the air of Hyderabad . The
Deccan festival essentially mirrors the glorious
Qutb Shahi epoch.
Lumbini
Festival at Hyderabad / Nagarjunasagar (April or
at the time of Buddah poornima every year)
Hyderabad,
the capital city of Andhra Pradesh hosts the
biggest monolithic Buddah statue. And Nagarjuna
Sagar is the place that abounds with
historic uniqueness and amazes with
modernity. Conducted in these two places , the
festival tries to retell the unforgettable yore
of age-old Buddhist heritage. With exclusive
cultural programes and enchanting dances, the
festival attracts tourists and Buddhists from
all over the world. The places echo with
messages of the Budha and acharya Nagarjuna.
Rayalseema
Food and Dance Festival (September-October)
Held
to coincide with the Brahmostsavam of Lord Sri
Venkateshwara of Tirupati. Artisans, craftsmen and weavers
from all parts of the country take part while
the food courts offer mouth watering cuisine of
Rayalseema.
The
Vijayanagar Festival at Chadragiri (October)
The historic
Chandragiri fort near Tirupati, (where a Sound
& Light Show is held daily) stands testimony
to the grandeur of the Vijayanagar rulers. This
festival coincides with the annual Brahmotsavam
at the Tirumala temple. The visitors who witness
the most reputed musicians and dancers perform
embark on a journey into the past. Through the
Rayalseema Food Festival which is also held at
the same time , the most traditional delicacies
of the region are brought forth exclusively for
the gourmet's delight.
All India Girijan
Festival and Artists' Camp at Araku Valley and
Borra Caves (November)
Through this festival,
AP Tourism brings forth the spell-binding
talents of the Girijans and the Tribes. In the
picturesque valley of the tribes who create
magic with their hands.
All
India Arts and Crafts Festival at Shilparamam,
Madhapur, Hyderabad (December)
AP
Tourism has been organizing annual arts and
Crafts Melas to breathe life into languishing
art forms. During these Melas, Craftsperson from
across the country come to display their
exclusive creations. Buyers come and pick up
objects d'art directly from the makers with out
having to deal with middlemen.
Visaka
Utsav & Rushikonda Beach Festival at
Visakhapatanam (December)
On
the golden beaches of Visakhapatanam, this
festival brings an inimitable blend of folk and
classical dances and music . At this festival ,
the people are in for a treat at craft Bazaars,
Exhibition Stalls and Food Courts.
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