Car Nicobar, Jan. 1: The District Administration, Car Nicobar, Nicobar District celebrated the Island Tourism Festival-2023 on Dec. 28 & 29, 2023 in a befitting manner at Children’s Park, ITDP, Big Lapathy village under Car Nicobar. The event was commemorated with the inauguration ceremony by Smti. Jyoti Kumari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner in the presence of Shri Manjeet Sheoran, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District, Shri Lioneld Nicomede, Chairman, Tribal Council, Car Nicobar, Department Heads and the general public in large number.

The chief guest along with all Govt. Officials, Village Captains and other dignitaries visited the stalls set up by various Departments viz. APWD, Agriculture, Veterinary, CDPO, Self Help Group, Fisheries, BJR Hospital besides private stall showcasing Nicobari Handicraft items and food stalls.

The two days long program consisted of various events viz. Carol singing, solo and group dance, traditional demonstrative Kirip (wrestling) competition, solo and group singing. These events were participated by various school children, volunteers and general public. The School children, local youth of Nicobar and the volunteers participated in the events and competitions with great spirit and enthusiasm.

In the concluding ceremony, the chief guest expressed her sincere thanks and extended her special gratitude to all the general public, Village Captains, School Children, Govt. Officials and all dignitaries for their active participation in the event with great joy and excitement and she also distributed certificates to the best performers of the competitions held during Dec.28 & 29, 2023.