The month-long State level tribal festival ‘Parab 2018’ came to an end at Koraput town on Sunday. Addressing the closing ceremony, MP Jhina Hikaka said the festival of indigenous people is a true reflection of its very soul.
Collector K Sudarshan Chakravarthy said Parab is a perfect platform to share the culture and to spread a message of harmony, integrity and brotherhood among all and the administration has tried its best to promote the hidden talents of each individual.
Chakravarthy also said Parab is not only for the district but also for the bordering area of Andhra Pradesh and Chhatisgarh. He also thanked all those who are directly or indirectly involved to make the annual fest celebration a success.
On the closing day, Dr Malbika Mitra, Kathak exponent, stole the hearts of the audience, while tribal folk dance held the audience spellbound. Besides, Odishi and Punjabi folk artists also gave scintillating performances. Dr Malabika Mitra was felicitated with ‘Sabari Samman’ by the Collector and SP Koraput.
Meanwhile, Pallishree Mela organised on the sidelines of the festival registered good business during the three days. More than 300 stalls were set up by the Koraput District Supply and Marketing Society (DSMS) and ORMAS.
Artist Parbati Majhi said, “We are grateful to the administration for giving us such a great platform for showing our hidden talents and performing in the Parab is a year-long dream for all of us.”
Among others, DIG BSF Iswar chandra panigrahi, SP Kanwar Vishal Singh, Commandant SOG Ashish Singh, PD Mohammed Akthar, EO TS Diwaker , ADM Deven Pradhan ,ED Nalco Dilip Mohanty, ED HAL Debasis Dev, ASP Sagarika Nath were present.
The Pallishree Mela will be open till November 20, the organisers said.