Ongole 150 Years Celebrations: Art Exhibition Visited by Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Ongole 150 Years Celebrations: Art Exhibition Visited by Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

As part of the historic 150th-anniversary celebrations of Ongole Municipal Corporation , a special event featuring an Art Exhibition and Painting Competitions was organized in two distinct segments. The event aimed to promote regional culture, highlight heritage, and encourage local artistic talent.

Former Vice President of India, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, graced the event as the chief guest. He toured the art gallery, carefully viewed the creative works on display, and commended the outstanding creativity of the participating artists.

Key Highlights of the Event:

Art Exhibition: The exhibition displayed exceptional artwork depicting  tradition, local heritage, culture, and contemporary themes.

Painting Competitions: A painting competition was organized for artists to showcase their creativity.

Prize Distribution: Meritorious participants and winners of the competition were awarded prizes and certificates of appreciation by the dignitaries.

Encouragement to Artists: Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, along with key leaders, praised the winners and encouraged them to continue pursuing artistic excellence.

Dignitaries Present: Ongole MP Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, District Collector P. Raja babu,AP State Creative and Cultural Commission Chairperson, Podapati Tejaswi,  Municipal Corporation officials, and local citizens participated in large numbers.

The exhibition and competition stood as a major attraction during the Ongole 150-year celebrations, earning wide appreciation from the public and art enthusiasts alike.