Children's Arena

The Children's Arena is a children's world in Visakhapatnam, India and only one of its type in Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Siripuram which is also known as the "heart of the city"[1] It has a seating capacity of 1000 (600-Multipurpose Theatre + 400-Auditorium).[2] The Auditorium is used to conduct various functions, birthday parties, music shows, school celebrations and cultural activities related to children. The multipurpose theatre is designed to showcase movies predominantly in English, Telugu and Hindi.

Children's Arena
VUDA Children Arena at Siripuram
Former namesVUDA Children Theatre
LocationSiripuram Junction
Siripuram
Visakhapatnam
India
OwnerVMRDA
OperatorGVMC
Capacity1000
Construction
Broke ground1993 (1993)
Opened14 November 1994 (1994-11-14)
Renovated2011 (2011)
Closed2012 (2012)
Reopened16 December 2016 (2016-12-16)
Construction cost₹220 million (US$3 million)
Website
Venue Website

The arena was closed in 2011 and the demolition of old Dolphin shaped structure was carried out in 2012.[3] The construction of the new oval-shaped arena took place in 2012 and was opened to the public in December 2017.[4] A mini-zoo, library and play items are also available in the arena.

He congratulated VUDA for coming up with a jewel in the crown of Visakhapatnam and hoped it would be a major venue for performance of traditional arts though some commercial activity could be allowed to pay for maintenance.[5]

Design and structure

The arena's design is unique for Children's activities such as of cultural events and seminars, workshops and conferences of national and international standard. The stage has been realigned in such a way that it is suitable for a variety of performances with advanced lighting and sound system and technical arrangements.[6] The new structure has a cellar plus a ground floor to facilitate kids' activities and other regular programs.[7]

The redesigned structure has a height of 70 feet with a built-up area of more than 4000 sq.m.[8]

Events

Indian Navy Day celebrations were held in this theatre, a band performance was scheduled on 14 November 2017 specially for children on the occasion of Children’s Day.[9]

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna was held on 29 October 2017 by the hands of Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar for the welfare of senior citizens and physically challenged.[10]

National Children’s Film Festival conducted by Children’s Film Society of India (CFI) on 7 April 2017, was a three-day children’s film festival that hosted 40,000 students with a concept of Little Directors.[11]

Patriotic film festival was held on the event of 70th Independence day of India. Films like Chak De India, I am Kalam and Border were filmed on this occasion.[12]

Transport

Children arena is located 2 km from Dwaraka Bus station Complex. State run APSRTC bus services from various parts of the city.

References
  1. "Major fire engulfs VUDA building first floor". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 24 October 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. "Vuda Children's Arena - The Grand Comeback - Visakhapatnam". Vizag - Latest News & Engaging Stories At Your Fingertips. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  3. Staff Reporter (31 March 2012). "Children's theatre to get new look". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  4. "Children's Arena all set for inauguration tomorrow". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 15 December 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. "Rs. 22-cr. Children's Arena inaugurated". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 17 December 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  6. Staff Reporter (31 March 2012). "Children's theatre to get new look". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  7. ""Complete VUDA Children's Arena on schedule"". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 3 May 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  8. "VUDA Children's Theatre- Children's Arena in Vizag". Hi Vizag. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  9. "ENC braces up for Navy Day celebrations". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 3 November 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  10. "'Centre committed to welfare of disabled, senior citizens'". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 28 October 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.CS1 maint: others (link)
  11. "Children's Movies to Be Screened At the National Children's Film Festival in Vizag". Vizag - Latest News & Engaging Stories At Your Fingertips. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  12. Staff Reporter (27 March 2017). "Patriotic film festival kicks off". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 June 2019.

See also
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