Baleswar is all set to host the annual Golden Beach Festival in Chandipur from Thursday which is organised by a committee with the support of the district administration.
The four-day grand festival would witness a cultural extravaganza, between January 9 and 12 and this year is the 22nd year of the festival.
The local defence units mainly, the Proof and Experimental Establishment(PXE) and the Integrated Test Range(ITR) have given consent 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.
The hoteliers here extend 10 per cent discount during the period every year.
“Winter season is generally good for the hotel industry and booking goes almost full during this period. This year we are extending 10 per cent discount during the festival period. The booking response is encouraging,” hotelier in Chandipur Mohammad Alam said.
General secretary of the festival committee 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.”
The dances in the cultural show would include Chhau, Ranapa ,Kathak , Bharta Natyam, Kuchupudi, Ghumar and Bihu etc. Besides animal dance, Odishi and Sambalpuri would also be staged.
“About 100 stalls would be erected in the venue. The local handicrafts and handlooms items would be available in 30 per cent discount price. The venue is cleaned and adequately illuminated,” said festival committee additional general secretaryBhabagrahi Mohanty.