Expressbuzz, Jan 19, 2010
BHAWANIPATNA: The four-day Kalahandi Utsav Ghumra - 2010 ended on a high-note yesterday. The event was organised both at Bhawanipatna and Dharamgarh.
The function was marked by performances by former chief minister Giridhar Gamang, artistes from Cuttack, Mayurbhanj besides other parts of the State.
Over the years, the event has turned into a festive occasion for denizens of Kalahandi.
This year near 50,000 people attended the event which was also graced by former President Dr KPJ Abdul Kalam. Addressing the valedictory function, MP Bhakta Charan Das called for attitudinal change among politicians, bureaucrats and government officials for progress of the district.
Six personalities were felicitated with Kalahandi Baraputra award for their contribution to various fields ranging from literature to agriculture. They are Jayant Kumar Behera, Bharat Bhusan Deo, Pravas Mishra, Gajanana Naik, Ratnakar Bhoi and Satya Narayan Rajput.
The Vedanta Alumina also presented Gyanashree award to toppers of various schools and colleges. The souvenir of Utsav 'Kala Jharan’ was also released. Besides folk dancers from Kalahandi, artistes from Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh presented shows. A day-long marathon Ghumra dance performance was organised on the eve of the main event to popularise the martial art dance form.
Palishree Mela, KBK craft mela, Krushi mela and an handloom exhibition also attracted visitors.
At Bhawanipatna, a Kavi Sammilani, seminar on the topic ‘Together we can develop Kalahandi’ and a volleyball tournament was organised for KBK youths. The Utsav was held simultaneously at Dharamgarh. Besides cultural shows, the main attraction at Dharamgarh was the attractive stage prepared depicting Kalahandi’s heritage and environment of Churadangar, ‘Pranam Kalahandi’ exhibition and an art exhibition.
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