Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 08 October 2025
The Department of Tourism, A&N Administration, in collaboration with allied departments, is about to host the Island Coconut Festival 2025 on the ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram, on October 9 and 10 from 3 PM to 10 PM. This yr’s version will rejoice the colourful theme – “Celebrating Coconut – Culture, Cuisine & Crafts of the Islands” – highlighting the distinctive traditions of the area.
The two-day competition guarantees a vigorous show of people performances, coconut-themed culinary contests, native handicrafts, and artisan displays. It additionally goals to offer a platform for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and native entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and generate earnings.
In addition to cultural applications, the Tourism Department will organise a sequence of competitions to encourage public participation. A coconut de-husking competitors for women and men shall be held in affiliation with the Agriculture Department. Other contests embody cooking competitions and competitions for the greatest arts and handicrafts comprised of varied components of the coconut tree, with money prizes to be awarded by the Tourism Department.
For youthful guests, the Education and Sports Department will arrange a video games nook on the ITF pavilion.
The Tourism Department has urged the general public to actively take part within the deliberate competitions. Interested individuals can register on the Tourism Department workplace or contact the Manager (Operations) at 9933255364.