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Orissa Lok Sangeet O Nrutya Mahotsav-2004, popularly known as Lok Mahotsav-2004 is being organized on the 4th,
5th & 6th January’2004 on the Gangadhar Mukta Mancha, near Veer Surendra Sai Hall, Sambalpur. The main activities of this
festival, this year are.Presentation of folk songs & dances of this area, of the state (Orissa) & of other states of India. (3 tier), on the open
air semi circle arena of Gangadhar Mukta Manch, Sambalpur |
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Seminars on folk music & dance of this area with demonstration (on the 5th & 6th
January’2004 from 10 AM to 5 PM in two sessions daily ) are being organized .Experts will discuss on “The Ups & Downs of Sambalpuri literature “,
“The cultural heritage of Bolangir, Kalahandi & Nuapada.” “The Fine Arts & Handicrafts of Western Orissa.” and an elaborate demonstration of Nachnia & Bajnia (two popular styles of Sambalpuri folk music)
by the veteran performers. Place- Nari Seva Sadan, Sambalpur. |
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Presentation of folk songs & dances |
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A cultural procession is arranged with folk dance & music in the streets of Sambalpur, taking the participants of the Mahotsav. |
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Stalls are opened with different developmental exhibitions for promotion.Besides that, a stall with folk ornaments, costumes,
instruments & implements will be available for exhibition cum sale. |
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There is a unique Food Mela with dishes of all over the countries
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A diligent souvenir with research-based articles on folk culture is ready. |
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Event to event documentation is being made in audio, audio-visual, photography & transparency with an on-line live
network. In addition to that, this website www.lokmahotsav.com is dedicated to the inquisitive friends in the
globe. |
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Around 900 folk artists of the state & the outside perform during the 3 days celebration.· |
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Document supported by Documentation Sub Committee, Lok Mahotsav-2004
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Web site developed & maintained by SHYAM DASH,Sambalpur- Ph:919437175895
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