Chief Secretary Ajay Singh on Friday informed that the State-level Rajyotsava celebrations will be held from November 1 to 3 this year in Atal Nagar.
Chairing a meeting to discuss preparations for Rajyotsava celebrations, the Chief Secretary said that the celebrations will be held at Pandit Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Industrial and Trade Center in Atal Nagar.
Keeping in view the Assembly polls, the Rajyotsava celebration will not be held in the districts, he said.
The Rajyotsava will comprise holding of trade fair, setting up of a Food Zone, Fun Fair, Book fair .This time the cultural programme will especially feature performances by differently abled children from schools, colleges and Khairagarh Music University besides programmes to be presented by folk artists.
The exhibitions in the Rajyotsava will also sell items of various other states.
The Chief Secretary asked the officials to seek permission for holding Rajyotsava celebrations from State Election Commission.
A fire works show will also be held during Rajyotsava this time round.
Notably, last year, the artistes of Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Odisha presented spectacular cultural programmes which captivated the attention of the audience who were present to watch the cultural programme during 'Rajyotsava-2017' .
The school and college students had performed Bastar folk dances, Chinhari Lok Manch, Rocker band which enthralled the audience. The State's students had performed 'Suha' dances, Karma, Dadaria besides folk singing performances held. Padamsri awardee legendary Chhattisgarh folk artiste Mamta Shankar had presented 'Sumdhur' folk songs based on local culture and art.
'Rocker Band' had captivated the attention of youth. The artistes from Bastar had performed Gourmadiya, Abhujmadia and Kaksar dances. Price Dance Musical of Odisha and light and sound programme based on Chhattisgarh 'Vikas Gatha' was also liked by the audience.