Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb. 25: The Directorate of Art & Culture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, will celebrate the festival of colours-Holi with a ‘Phag’ prorgramme on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Andaman Club, Sri Vijaya Puram at 6 pm.
The highlight of this year’s event will be a special traditional culinary competition titled “Holi Ke Pakwan”, organized in collaboration with PANKH-NGO which aims to showcase and preserve the rich culinary heritage associated with Holi. Participants are invited to prepare and present authentic traditional sweets, snacks, and festive dishes that are popularly prepared during Holi across different regions and communities.
Interested participants for the “Holi Ke Pakwan” competition are requested to register their names at the Office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Ist Floor, Administrative Block of the Cellular Jail Complex or over phone with Shri Rohit Raj (Ph. No. 9679581350) by February 28, 2026. Detailed guidelines will be provided at the time of registration.
First three winners of the culinary competition will be suitably rewarded. The general public is cordially invited to join this joyous celebration at Andaman Club on March 2, 2026 from 5.30 PM onwards. The evening will feature:
•Traditional folk and devotional music performances
•Live Holi songs and cultural presentations
•Display and tasting of traditional Holi delicacies
•Festive atmosphere with colours, music, and community bonding
This event promises to bring together the Islands’ diverse communities in the true spirit of Holi – spreading joy, harmony, and cultural richness.