The five-day long Banpur Mahotsav concluded here on Saturday last. Attending the function as the chief guest ST and SC Development, Minorities Backward Classes Welfare Minister lal Bihari Himirika appreciated the Mahotsav for its cultural atmosphere.
Chief speaker Information and Public Relation Minister Dr Arun Kumar Sahu referred to the historical importance of Banpur people’s artistic pursuits which is now popularised day by day through the Mahotsav.
He also requested gathering to elect present local MlA Raghunath Sahu again in the coming elections because of his contributions to the Chilika constituency. Mahotsav committee presidents MlA Raghunath Sahu felicitated the guests.
In the cultural programme, the Gotipua dance, Balagir Dalkhayee dance, Koraput Kathi Nacha, Kalahandi Ghumura dance, Tamil Nadu’s Kadamba Kabadi dances and Odishi’s dance on Manabhanjana attracted people in large numbers.