As the entire world awaits celebration of Makar Sankranti and the Kite Festival on January 14, the 74th Patha Utsav here celebrated the morning on Sunday with a beautiful Rangoli on kites, a painting workshop on kite and distribution of kites among the slum kids.
While the beautiful Rangoli was made by artists led by Itishree Dixit and group, with symbols of unity in diversity and national integration to go with the Kite Festival’s theme, Jai Odisha Foundation distributed kites among the children and especially among the slum kids, who participated in Patha Utsav in large number.
A unique art made of 10,000 pins (micro nails) and 6-km-long black nylon thread, an 8-foot long and 6-foot high art of APJ Abdul Kalamwas by young artist Debi Prasad Rout from Sundarpada drew all attention.
While distributing ‘Makar Chaula’ an auspicious rice offering on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Helpmate activists in collaboration with Commissionerate Police made people promise to use road safety norms while travelling on the city roads. Besides, music at two stages on two ends of the venue, body fitness awareness, roller skating, art zone, healthcare and check-up by AYUSH wing of Health and Family Welfare Department, Sparsh Hospital and solo performances by local artists attracted the people.