A two-day lok Kala Mahotsav began here from Tuesday after its inauguration by district Collector Ramesh Chandra Rout.
Jaleswar MlA Aswini Patra, Basta MlA Nityananda Sahu and Sadar MlA JP Dash, who were present, said such a festival is organised for the first time in the district and this would not only revive the extinct folk art and culture ad also promote and propagate the lost indigenous art and culture besides protecting the interest of artists.
On the inaugural day, troupes from Jaleswar, Bhograi, Baliapal, Simulia and Bahanga participated in the fair and showcased Pala, Daskathia, Chadhheia-Chadhheiani and Ghodanacha, etc.
Before the inaugural session, the troupes held a rally around the town being coordinated by District Culture Officer Manaswani Rout, DIPRO Subash Nial and SDPRO, Nilgiri, Dipak Sahu.