Sri Vijaya Puram, May 19:
Get ready for a flavorful celebration of island life! The Andaman & Nicobar Administration’s Department of Tourism is all set to host the Island Coconut Festival 2025 on May 24 and 25 at the ITF Pavilion in Sri Vijaya Puram. The event, themed ‘Celebrating Coconut – Culture, Cuisine & Crafts of the Islands’, aims to spotlight the diverse uses of coconut and its deep cultural and economic significance to island life.
The festival will blend fun, food, and folk traditions with modern interpretations, offering a vibrant space for locals and tourists alike to experience the many avatars of coconut, from wellness products and culinary delights to traditional crafts and games.
Highlights of the festival include:
Coconut Rangoli Competition and Coconut De-husking Contest in coordination with the Agriculture Department.
For participation, contact: Dr. Rekha (9434273939) or Navashakti (9474213525).
Cookery Competitions (on both days), organised by the Rural Development & Panchayat Department.
Contact: Gurjeet Kaur (9434277298) or Reshma (7063970389).
A dedicated Creative Kids Zone, managed in coordination with the Education Department, offering engaging activities for children.
The festival promises to be an immersive platform for showcasing talents, exchanging knowledge, and promoting island-based entrepreneurship, particularly in coconut value-added products and tourism-linked livelihoods.
Prizes will be awarded to winners of the various contests, and a tasting zone will allow visitors to sample traditional coconut dishes alongside contemporary innovations. Tourism officials have urged islanders, tourists, and school children to participate wholeheartedly in the two-day event.
For queries or registration assistance, interested individuals can contact Rabia Mustafa, Manager (Operational), Directorate of IP&T at 9933255364, or Chander Rao, HK Assistant Manager at 943428232.
With colourful exhibitions, competitive spirit, and a celebration of nature’s most versatile nut, the Island Coconut Festival 2025 is expected to be a highlight in the Andaman tourism calendar.
