The ethnicity of different cultures will come alive at Morabadi Ground as the denizens of State Capital will get a chance to witness the colours of North-Eastern regions for four days spilling different shades. Department of Art and Culture in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata is all set to organise ‘Octave-2016’ keeping the theme ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’.
The fair will ensure equal participation of North-Eastern States, Jharkhand, Andaman Nicobar Island artistes presenting their State ethnicity, food culture, art etc here in Capital City for the first time.
This cultural exchange program also aims to sensitise both public and artists to bridge the existing gap in terms of exposure and give equal representation to all dying art forms. “Jharkhand government has recently signed a MoU with Goa for different cultural exchange program. ‘Octave-2016’ will provide platform to all artists for displaying their skills. The fair will provide a platform for all forms of artworks, creativity, exhibition cum sale of variety of goods/handicrafts,” said, Art and Culture, Director, Ashok Kumar.
In the four days cultural extravaganza, approximately 600 participants from different States of North-Eastern zone will enthrall the visitors. Since 2006, ‘Octave’ is organized under the aegis of Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, Government of India to promote the hidden talents of artistes of the participating State.
“With some interesting concepts, from December 4 to December 8, the public here will get to see the glimpse of all the eight north eastern States tradition including other participating States. With the motto to provide equal opportunity to the artists of these regions, display of some artifacts during the ongoing fair is planned as well. Through ‘Akhra Manch’ participants including public will share their ideas, opinions as well,” added, Director, Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata, Om Prakash Bharti.