Flamingo Fest kicks off at Sullurpeta in Tirupati

TIRUPATI: The Flamingo Festival 2025 commenced on a grand note at Sullurpeta in Tirupati on Saturday and will run until January 20.

Tourism Minister Kandukuru Durgesh, along with Sullurpeta MLA Nellavala Vijayashree and District Collector Dr S Venkateshwar, inaugurated the event, which features cultural programmes, wildlife awareness initiatives and tourism activities across Pulicat Lake, Atakanitippa and BV Palem.

Durgesh praised the audiovisual presentation highlighting flamingos and Pulicat Lake’s scenic beauty while stressing the environmental significance of migratory birds and their role in promoting ecological balance. He commended the district administration for organising the festival within a short timeframe.