The Mainpat carnival comprising colourful cultural performances by well known local and national artists would be held from January 17 to 19 in the district with a view to promoting tourism in the State.
A meeting was held in the presence of District Collector R Prasanna and Registrar of Surguja University which was attended by the principals of all the colleges of the district on Sunday to involve the participation of students of educational institutions in the carnival. It was directed by the District Collector in the meeting that on January 16, a total of 30 students from each college in the district would participate in a Road show in the district to showcase a glimpse of Indian culture.
He said that events such as folk dances, film dances, body building, fashion show can be held and music bands could also hold their performances in the carnival.