The Silk City organised its second Raahgiri Day this Sunday. It was conducted from 5.30 am till 8.30 am from the Town Hall area to the Women’s College.
Boxing, football, skating, Jhoti and Rangoli were the main attractions of the event. The participants also enjoyed activities like yoga, jogging, badminton, free health checkup, painting, drawing, street play and cultural programmes like song and dance.
Common denizens, intellectuals, Government officials and school and college children were present at the venue. Senior citizens were also seen cycling and walking in the street.
Brahmapur MlA Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik, BDA Chairman Subash Maharana and Secretary Dipti Mahapatra and YSD president lokanath Misra were present at the inaugural ceremony.
The city witnessed an overwhelming response with people from all walks of life participating in fun, games and cycling.
The Raahgiri was organised jointly by the BMC and the BDA.