Andhra Natyam performance by Kala Krishna and troupe, Kuchipudi dance ballet by Pasumarthi Ramalinga Sastry and troupe and fusion music concert by Raghu Koushi and troupe are the events to be performed on the main dais of ‘Kakinada Beach Festival’ to be held at Vakalapudi beach on the city outskirts from January 10.

On the first day, Mr. Kala Krishna, a disciple of the late Nataraja Ramakrishna will perform ‘Andhra Natyam,’ a dance form that was born in East Godavari district centuries ago.

Fusion music concert

On the second day, Mr. Ramalinga Sastry, dean, Kuchipudi dance in Hyderabad Central University, will perform Kuchipudi dance ballet along with his troupe, while the fusion music concert will mark the valedictory of the festival on January 12. Along with these programmes, folk arts will be performed by the hereditary artistes in the beach and several competitions will be conducted for women and the youth. Arrangements are in place for conducting a fashion show on the sidelines of the festival.

Competitions will be conducted in sports and quiz events.

Further details can be had from phone numbers 95507-29892 and 94411-08150.

The last date for registrations is January 10.

Prizes will be presented to the winners and certificates will be presented to all the participants.

‘Kakinada Beach Festival’ will be held at Vakalapudi beach on outskirts of Kakinada from January 10 to 12

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Staff Reporter / Kakinada – January 10th, 2014