Valedictory of World Tourism Day to be held in Araku Valley - The HinduUpdated - October 16, 2026 05:46 am IST - PADERUThe valedictory function of the World Tourism Day–2026 celebrations will be held at the Tribal Museum, Araku Valley, Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district, on October 5.The event is being organised by the District Tourism Council.Collector, T. Nishanthi said that the programme would feature a traditional Dhimsa tribal dance performance, various cultural programmes by tribal students and youth, providing a platform to showcase the traditional arts, customs, cultural practices and heritage of the tribal communities in the district.The programme will also highlight the natural beauty, tribal culture, coffee plantations, forests, traditional arts and unique tourism experiences available across ASR district.As part of the World Tourism Day valedictory celebrations, District Tourism Awards will be presented to individuals, organisations and tourism stakeholders who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of tourism in the district.Published - October 04, 2026 11:20 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }