The Sookruti in association with the Sura-Vibration and the Sukhi Odisha Mission would organise an artists’ convention here at the Janta Maidan on April 13.
Thousands of artists from across the State would assemble to celebrate the Odia New Year and Pana Sankranti. The birth centenary of Biju Patnaik and the State capital’s foundation day would be celebrated in one stage.
Eminent dancers Saswat Joshi and Ileana Citaristi and many other artists would perform on the occasion. The objective of the convention is to encourage and persuade the artists to showcase their talents, said lawyer Ajit Das at a Press meet here on Wednesday.