The stage set in Chhattisgarh for a three-day state foundation celebration and the Tribal Dance Fest from Tuesday. Final touches were given on Monday at the venue -- Science College Ground in Raipur.
The construction of the main stage, pavilions, stalls and entrance gates got last-minute touch up.
Arrival of guests from various parts of the country and abroad for the dance festival continued on Monday.
The inaugural will be held on November 1 at 11 am. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will be the chief guest. Assembly Speaker Dr. Charandas Mahant will preside over.
The award ceremony will be held from 7 pm the same day. Governor Anusuiya Uikey will be the chief guest. Bhupesh Baghel will preside over.
On November 2, Bhupesh Baghel will be the chief guest and Culture Minister Amarjeet Bhagat will preside over.
The Rajyotsava event will conclude on November 3 at 7 pm. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will grace the concluding programme. Bhupesh Baghel will preside over.
As many as 1,500 tribal artists from nine countries -- Mozambique, Mongolia, Tonga, Russia, Indonesia, the Maldives, Serbia, New Zealand and Egypt -- and all the states and Union Territories in India will take part in the dance festival.
At the development exhibition, 21 stalls of state government departments, 40 stalls in Shilpgram, 24 stalls in the food zone, stalls of various industries and PSUs besides 40 commercial stalls have been set up.