Island Tourism Festival
An important annual event in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Island Tourism Festival will begin January 5, 2011. A 10-day carnival, the festival will end on January 15, 2011. Performing arts forms an integral part of this festival.
About Island Tourism Festival
Andaman and Nicobar Island is a bustling place since January 1 with the advent of New Year. The Island Tourism Festival brings an added charm continuing the festive fervor. Organized by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair, the festival is meant to boost tourism activity in the Andamans. The unique culture of the region is reflected in through the festival where people from different lifestyles participate.
This festival attracts people from different religious group and culture. The cosmopolitan culture of Port Blair is seen in the exhibitions, dances, songs, and group performances during the festival days. You can enjoy the dances, shop at the handicrafts store, and go for adventure sports. Popular winter sports on Island Tourism Festival include parasailing and boating. Children will also have a memorable time coming to a winter holiday trip to Andaman Islands this year. Apart from tourists, the event also draws entrepreneurs, government agencies, and people related to the tourism of the state.
| Fairs and Festivals in Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Janmashtami Festival |
Highlights of island Tourism Festival
The festival takes place every year during December-January. From January 5, 2011, the tourism even is expected to interests hundreds coming to Andaman. The exhibition has contributed to the development of the region significantly. Cultural performances by dance troupes, tribal songs and dances, magic shows, and other live performances mark the show. Amateur artists and artisans bring in their art works for sale.
You can shop a number of antique items and home decors from this place. The Nicobari Hodi race takles place during this time. It is one of the unique water sports events in this Andaman Island festival. Puppet show, baby show, and dog race are some of the interesting things for children. The floating restaurant is where you can go for snacks, food, and drinks.
| Festivals in January 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Dr. Sampoornanand Jayanti | 1 Jan, Sunday |
| New Year Day | 1 Jan, Sunday |
| Rashtriya Balika Diwas | 3 Jan, Tuesday |
| Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | 5 Jan, Thursday |
| Island Tourism Festival | 5-15 Jan, Thursday(starting) |
| International Kite Festival | 9-12 Jan, Friday |
| Kolkata Festival | 11 - 15 Jan Wednesday (starting) |
| National Youth Day | 12 Jan, Thursday |
| Lohri Magh Bihu (Assam, Bengal) | 13 Jan, Friday |
| Makara Sankranti / Uttarayan | 14 Jan, Saturday |
| Pongal | 14 - 17 Jan, Friday-Sunday |
| Pattadakkal Dance Festival | 14 Jan, Saturday |
| Army Day | 15 Jan, Saturday |
| Vivekanada Jayanti | 16 Jan, Monday |
| Hampi Festival | 18 Jan, Wednesday |
| Hampi Festival 500th Anniversary | 18 Jan, Wednesday |
| Modhera Dance Festival | 20 - 22 Jan, Friday - Sunday |
| Jaipur Literature Festival | 20- 24 Jan, Friday-Tuesday | Desh Prem Diwas | 23 Jan, Monday |
| Netaji Jayanti | 23 Jan, Monday |
| Republic Day | 26 Jan, Thursday |
| Vasant Panchami/Saraswati Puja | 28 Jan, Friday |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Assassination Day | 30 Jan, Monday |
| Martyr's Day | 30 Jan, Monday |
| Mamallapuram Festival | 27 Dec, 2011- Jan 26, 2012, Tuesday-Thursday |
| Kerala Village Fair | Mid Jan |
| Agni Utsav(Orissa) | Mid January |
