As a part of Utkal Alumina’s efforts to encourage, promote and preserve local tribal folk dance and culture, a two-day mega tribal festival ‘Ama Nrutya Ama Sanskruti’ was organised on May 8 and10.
As many as 31 teams from Utkal Alumina peripheral villages took part in Dhimsa dance and showcased their talent. Panchali Dhimsa team bagged the first prize followed by ladiguda and Makapadar. Rengnasil and Kodipari teams were also awarded with consolation prizes. Each member of the team was felicitated by the company with mementoes.
Along with them, the teams from Champadara, K Siriguda, Badamaribhata, Andirakanch, Siriguda, Ambligadtunda, Naringjodi, Peringini, Gaimundtunda, Kaliakana, Karli, Naktiguda, Tharli, Dangasil, K Karal, Guguput, Dudukabahal, Gulmijhola, Gokulmunda, Tikiri, Bhitarmuskuni, lachugudam, Kucheipadar, Tala Kampar, Bilamal and Jamuguda villages performed their dances.
Unit head and Utkal Alumina president Vijay Sapra inaugurated the second day programme and encouraged the performers and audience. Senior VP Ramesh Kumar coordinated.
On the second day, to provide an opportunity for the local villagers to see other forms of dance of the State and outside, renowned dance troupes from various parts performed.