The International labour Day was celebrated in the 16th Raahgiri at Janpath here on Sunday.
The People’s Cultural Centre (PECUC) participated in the Raahgiri and organised a programme ‘Care for Change’.
The PECUC in association with the Rotary Club of Heritage gave slogans against child labour. A street play on child labour was held.
A programme, ‘Children Corner, Show Your Talents’ was also organised on the occasion. The children showcased their talents.
A quiz competition was also held. Children also participated in the cultural programmes. Engineer Srinivas Ghatuary organised a dance workshop in the venue.
Raahgiri also witnessed cycle rallies, yoga sessions, cricket, skating, dance and stunts by experts, etc.
Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda was present as the chief guest. local MP Dr Prasana Kumar Patsani, MlAs Bijaya Kumar Mohanty and Priyadarshi Mishra, SBI CGM B Venugopal Reddy, singers Padma Shri Prafulla Kar and laxmikant Palit and Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena were present.
Due to summer, the
events were held from 6 am to 8.30 am.
The Raahgiri Day was celebrated by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in association with the BDA and the State Tourism and Culture Department.