To commemorate 200 years of the Paika Revolution, India’s first war of independence in 1817, a three-day Jatiya Samarika Parampara Mahotsav would be organised here beginning from January 23
The event, to be organised by the Jatiya Samarika Parampara O’ Sanskruti Parishad, aims at brining the events of historical significance the forefront and glorifying the history of Indian war of independence, said Parishad president and Congress leader Biswabhusan Harichandan at a Press meet here on Sunday.
More than a hundred of Paika Akhada teams from various districts in the State would participate in the Mahotsav and showcase their sports and martial art skills. On the inaugural day, a huge procession involving large number of Paikas would be held from the Barunei Fort at Khordha to Bhubaneswar, he added.
Several State and Union Ministers would address the gathering during the three-day event. On the last day, prizes would be distributed to the winning Paika Akhada teams, said former Minister Suresh Routray. Besides, various song and dance performances would be presented every evening by artistes of national and international repute, he added.
Besides, a play Buxi Jagabandhu, written by Manoranjan Das, based on the Paika revolution would be screened on the inaugural day.