The district festival of Jharsuguda ‘Dulduli’ was minaugurated on Tuesday here. The 25 years foundation day of the district was also simultaneously held.
Inaugurating the festival, Jharsuguda MLA Naba Kisore Das said that development has no meaning where art, culture and tradition are not protected. Jharsuguda is such a district where development is coinciding with culture. There is no doubt that Jharsuguda will be second capital of the State in the coming days, he stated.
Starting from an airport to a cancer and heart hospital, Jharsuguda district is now equipped with all the facilities for its denizens.
Presiding over the ceremony, Chairman of the District Council of Culture, Collector Bibhuti Bhusan Patnaik said that the district has now flourished with natural settings and major industries. While the programme was coordinated by convener Council of Culture Tapas Kumar Ray Choudhury, Zilla Parishad Chairman Laxminarayan Patel joined as guest of honour.
Laikera Block Chairperson Rosalin Patel told about the successful role played by Dulduli fest in highlighting the cultural heritage of the district.
A souvenir was also released by the souvenir committee headed by Mandakini Satpathy.
On the occasion, the chief guest inaugurated the District Development Exhibition, an industry fair, a rural fair, a handicrafts exhibition etc. With 294 stalls, various Government and private departments have opened their counters.
On Tuesday, the cultural programme started with dance performance by Jharsuguda Srujani Parivar. Similarly, Tukuna Mishra and Groups performed on the history of Jharsuguda. Mahari dance was presented by Nrutya Sadhana from Bhubaneswar, Chutkuchuta by Fakir Patnaik Music and Research Centre and Baula Jhumpa by Kuchinda CulturalOrganisation.
Brajrajnagar MLA Radha Rani Panda was the chief guest on the Mahotsav on the second day on Wednesda, which saw a huge number of visitors.