Amaravati, December 04, 2025: The second edition of Udbhav 2025 unfolded like a tapestry of tribal rhythms and youthful vigour at Visakhapatnam's Gyanavapi Auditorium, where 1,500 students from 10 districts spanning Scheduled Tribes like Savara, Jatapu, and Konda Reddi took centre stage to celebrate their heritage through a kaleidoscope of performances and competitions.
Organised by the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute, the three-day extravaganza from December 2 to 4 aimed to preserve endangered arts while empowering marginalised youth, drawing from the theme "Udbhav Roots to Wings" to blend tradition with aspiration.
District Collector Vijay Ramaraj inaugurated the event, praising the participants as "custodians of our living heritage," while institute director V. V. Ramana Murthy highlighted how Udbhav fosters self-confidence among tribals often overlooked in mainstream narratives.
The opening day buzzed with energy as students from Parvathipuram Manyam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts unveiled a cultural bonanza: synchronised Gond tribal dances echoing ancient forest tales, Konda Reddi folk songs laced with bamboo flutes, and Savara pot-making demos that doubled as storytelling sessions.
A standout moment came from 14-year-old Savara girl Sita from Hukumpeta, who captivated with her rendition of a harvest song, her voice trembling yet triumphant. "This stage made me feel seen; my village's stories matter," Sita shared, her words resonating with peers who, for many, had travelled hours from remote hamlets. Competitions in classical dance, painting, and elocution followed, with prizes for the top entries announced by dignitaries, turning the auditorium into a launchpad for young dreams.
