Martial tradition fest in city from Feb 16

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To remember 200 years of the Paika Revolt, a three-day Jatiya Samarika Parampara Mahotsav would be organised here from February 16.

The Jatiya Samarika Parampara O Sanskruti Parishad would organise the event at the Baramunda playground, said Mahotsav committee president Biswabhusan Harichandan at a Press meet hereon Wednesday.

More than 80 Paika Akhada troupes from various districts in the State and from other States would participate in the festival and showcase their martial art skills. 

A huge procession would be held from the Barunei Fort in Khordha to Bhubaneswar on the inaugural day.

Odishi, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Bihu, Bhangda, Ranapa, Chhau and many more dance performances would also be organised. 

Besides, plays Buxi Jagabandhu and Kruttibasa Pattashani would be screened on the occasion. Seminars based on the Paika Revolt would also be held.  

Gajapati Maharaja Dibya Singha Deb, Governor SC Jamir and CM Naveen Patnaik would attend as guests in the festival, organisers said.  

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