Chaitra Parv Chhau Mahotsav cum Swadeshi Mela will be organised at Saraikela-Kharsawan from April 5 to 13. Tourism department has announced to offer special packages for the tourists willing to witness the fest.
“Cultural Programmes will be organised on April 5, 6 and 7. Competitions on Chhau dance will be held on April 8 and 9. lord Shiva will be worshipped on April 10. The Chhau dance will formally be unveiled on April 11,” said Art and Culture Secretary Vandana Dadel during a press interaction on Friday.
“Manbhoom Chhau and Saraikela Chhau will be presented by Ragini Makkar and Mamta Shankar Grouy on April 11. The performance of artists from other states like Odisha is scheduled on April 12. Folk dances of Manipur and Assam along with Chhau performed in foreign nations will also be presented,” said Art and Culture Deputy Director Anil.
According to Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation officials, April is basically the time when large number of tourists from neighbouring stares like West Bengal visit here. The purpose of the festival is to promote the traditional culture as well as tourism of Jharkhand. The winning artists of the festival will be felicitated on April 13.