The five-day Sourik Yuva Mahotsav concluded on Friday at Kaliapani under Sukinda block in Jajpur district. On the valedictory day, celebrities and artists entertained the visitors.
The tribal people from different parts of Sukinda areas participated in various programmes. The Mahotsav was earlier inaugurated by Sukinda MLA Pritiranjan Ghadsi on Wednesday.
The festival began from hilltop Nagada followed by a mini-marathon. Thousands of Sukinda people, Government officials, industry and mines people among others participated. The tribal arts and crafts, cultural programmes and mini-markets have popularised the fest. Workshops and events were organized to create awareness and uplift the tribal community and empower women community.
Former Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadai participated in the event for all five days and said the Sourik Yuva Mahotsav had become a bond of unit among the people in the area
"This festival has not only been a big draw for the tribals but also youths of all other communities. The youths gather here and exchange their views and present cultural activities. In fact, it has emerged a confluence of culture," said Ghadai.