The 28th edition of KALAHANDI UTSAV-GHUMURA, the Mahakumbh of folk fiesta of Kalahandi got launched to an imposing opening this afternoon at SAHID RENDO MAJHI MANCH in LAL BAHADUR SASTRI STADIUM, BHAWANIPATNA.
“Kalahandi’s glory and dignity will live and shine through ages, and serve as a motivation for the organization of such folk festivals across the length and breadth of the country”, opined the dignitaries present.

Sri Sujit Kumar, MP, Rajya Sabha, joined as the Chief Guest, whereas Sri Sudhir Ranjan Pattajoshi, MLA, Dharamgarh, and Sri Puspendu Singh Deo, Chairman,
Zilla Parishad, were the Guests of Honor.Sri Sachin Power, District Collector and Chairman, District Cultural Council, offered the welcome note, presiding over the inaugural session, and Sri Tanmaya Darwan, ADM, extended the Vote of Thanks.

Different personalities from varied walks of life were felicitated for their excellence in respective fields.
“Nishan”, the mouthpiece of District Level Poetic Meet, and “Kalahandia Barnabodha” by Biranchi Narayan Mund were launched on the occasion. Again, Ghumura troupes that had excelled in the District Level Competition were awarded.Different Dance troupes from within and outside the state exhibited their exquisite dance skills and enthralled the audience who watched awe-struck till late night.

Sri Umesh Satpathy and Satya Narayan Mahapatra coordinated the proceedings with their oratorial ingenuity.

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