‘Matter of Pride’: Andhra CM Naidu delighted over Etikoppaka tableau in R-Day parade
The tableau celebrated 400-year-old craft tradition known for its eco-friendly, smooth, vibrant, and toxin-free toys
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is delighted over the response to Andhra Pradesh’s tableau showcased during the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi, which showcased Etikoppaka wooden toys.
The Chief Minister noted that the tableau showcasing world-famous Etikoppaka toys during the 76th Republic Day celebrations impressed all the dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Our Etikoppaka toys made from eco-friendly and natural resources, is a synonym for the creativity of Andhra Pradesh artists,” the Chief Minister posted on X. He said with the song ‘Bommalamma… Bommalu’, Etikoppaka toys tableau was a special attraction on Kartavya Path.
He congratulated all those who were responsible for this impressive tableau. The tableau celebrated 4a 00-year-old craft tradition known for its eco-friendly, smooth, vibrant, and toxin-free toys. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also took to social media to express happiness over the Andhra Pradesh tableau showcasing Etikoppaka wooden toys.
He posted that it is a matter of pride for Andhra Pradesh that the tableau highlighted the globally recognised Etikoppaka lacquer toys during the Republic Day celebrations.
The Jana Sena leader noted that ever since the NDA government came to power in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Etikoppaka toys have been included in the mementoes presented to the State’s guests to popularise these toys and showcase the skills of the artists to the world.
Pawan Kalyan recalled that in the past, two Etikoppaka artists received the President’s Award for their excellence in the art of toy making. He said presenting the Etikoppaka tableau in the parade, the government has proved its sincerity in promoting this craft.
Minister for Information Technology and Education also posted that he was proud to see the vibrant Etikoppaka toys and the Etikoppaka tableau from Andhra Pradesh at the Republic Day parade at Kartavya.
