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Monday, February 20, 2012

Attolu Eidu -2012 (Island Festival) concludes at UT Capital


Kavaratti: "Attolu Eidu" the island festival organized jointly by Lakshadweep Kala Academy and South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur concluded at Kavaratti Island in today (19.02.2012) evening. The festival took place in 5 islands of Lakshadweep viz Androth, Chetlath,Kadmath, Agatti and Kavaratti. Superintendent of Police, Lakshadweep Shri Premditya, IPS was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chairperson, Village (Dweep) Panchayath Smt, Kunhibi Teacher, District Panchayth Member Shri A.Kunchikoya, Shi M.Koyammakoya, Secrertary, LKA and T.Kasim, Sub Divisional Officer also addressed the function.

The artists from the states of Madya Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarath, Assam, Pondicherry and artists from Lakshadweep presented colourful folk dances in this festival. A large gathering of people including children witnessed the function.

The "Attolu Eidu-2012" island festival was inaugurated by our Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shri Hamdullah Sayeed on 15th February, 2012 at Androth Island. This festival will immense help the people of Lakshadweep to understand the various cultures of our great nation and this promote national integration.

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