Kakinada Beach Festival-2017

"THE KAKINADA NTR BEACH FESTIVAL", The NTR Beach, between Suryaraopeta and Vakalapudi, on the city outskirts the three-day annual Beach Festival starts from January 12 to 15.
The event is expected to see a large number of tourists. In addition to NTR beach, both  Hope  Island and  Coringa Mangroves  are also added to the show to more number of tourists for the event. cultural activities, water sports, kite flying, beach volley ball , beach Kabaddi, beach yoga, beach wrestling, flash mob, water sports, dance with color water, and heli tourism will too be conducted in  a big way  to attract tourists. 
Also, DWCRA, bazaar food courts, and female shopping are being put up alongside the beach.  He said that the State government sanctioned Rs 2.5 crore for conducting the four-day beach festival and further Rs 20  crore was allotted by the Union government.
Actors and guests from Tollywood will be the star of attraction during the four-day event
 The water sports will be organised with support from Goa state administration and aqua sector. Horticulture from Kadiym would also be reflected in this festival.

  
 

Highlights of the event:
 

•  Helicopter ride for visitors
•  Replicas of all major temples in the district to appeal to senior citizens
•  2K Run which will witness participation of over 5,000 students from various educational institutions
•  Exhibition Stalls
•  Performances by the film and television artistes and technicians
•  Song and dance performances by enthusiastic artistes from the district