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After releasing the logo, Mr Khader spoke and informed that the aim of the fest was to create awareness on the tourism potential of DK district and protect our rivers. “The local administration must extend a helping hand towards organizing river fests in the taluk level also,” said the minister.
Speaking on the occasion, DK DC S Sasikanth Senthil said that A film festival, highlighting the need to conserve rivers and water, will be organised on Jan 12th and it will be the special feature of the two-day river festival organised by the district administration in association with the Tourism Department. A food festival will also be held to present the flavours of local traditional delicacies to the visitors.
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Though there are roads leading to the location, they shall remain closed, informed the DC.
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“Various programmes including water sports like jet skiing, stand-up pedaling, speed boat rides, kayaking, banana boat rides and cultural programmes will be held during the river fest. Floating restaurants too will be set up along with around 20 floating jetties on the venues, from Kuloor to Sultan Battery and Thannirbavi. The government has released Rs 25 lakh for the occasion and we need the support of the people to make the fest a success, said the DC.
Abbakka Utsav
The DC announced that ‘Abbakka Utsav’ will be held in an organized manner in February this year and a committee will be set up for its organization, he said.