From January 1, Jharsuguda district will run 25 years since its foundation. For this, the foundation ceremony and district function ‘Dulduli’ will be observed with full zest. The inauguration of the function will be held on Tuesday.
The five-day-long festival in Manmohan School ground will be attended by cultural troupes from the State and outside. The major attraction of the event will be provided by cultural groups of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, besides other States.
Likewise, Bihu, Bharatnatyam, Sambalpuri, Singhari and Odishi dance will be performed by the teams from neighbouring States, said District Collector and chairman of District Council of Culture, Bibhuti Bhusan Patnaik.
From January 1 to 5, 771 artists will perform in the fest. Likewise, during day- time, programmes like blood donation camp, dance, music and quiz etc will be performed. The day programmes will be attended by more than 13,000 competitors and artists to exhibit their talents, said culture core committee member Tapas Kumar Ray Chowdhury.
Around 300 stalls have been set up in the district festival ground by ORMAS, Pallishree, handicrafts and terracotta units.