Baleswar is all set to host the annual Golden Beach Festival in Chandipur scheduled to be held between January 10 and 13.
The four-day grand festival would witness much fanfare and cultural extravaganza.
This is the 21st year of the beach festival hosted in the picturesque Chandipur beach with the support of the district administration and the State Government.
The local defence units, mainly the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) and the Integrated Test Range (ITR) have evinced interest to put up their counters for showcasing their guns, artilleries and missiles in the exhibition venue along with other stalls in the venue which would be a major point of attraction, Festival Committee general secretary Harekrushna Dash said.
“There would be cultural events in each evening. The Eastern Zone Cultural Centre as well as the State Culture Department have agreed to send their troupes here. However, the local artists would also be given opportunity to exhibit their talents,” Dash said.
The hoteliers here are extending special discount during the period. Mohammad Alam, a hotelier in Chandipur, said, “The winter season is generally good for the hotel industry and booking goes almost full during the period. This year we are extending special discount during the festival period and expect a good response this year too like previous years.”
The dances in the cultural show would include Chhau, Ranapa, Kathak, Bharta Natyam, Kuchupudi, Ghumar and Bihu apart from animal dance. Renowned Odishi and Sambalpuri singers would perform while a cracker show on the culminating evening would be organised.
“One can take the enjoyment of water sports, sand art besides the scenic beauty of the beach in a serene atmosphere at Chandipur. There is a proposal for holding women Kabbdi and volleyball match in the beach,” said a member of the Festival Committee.