26th Vedvyas Sangeet Nrityotsav-2023 inaugurated
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Odissi & Folk Dance enthrall the audience in the inaugural evening
The 26th edition of “Vedvyas Sangeet Nrutyotsav-2023”, the 5-Day Annual Mega National Festival of Classical Dance, Classical Vocal, Folk Dance & Tribal Dance witnessed a colourful commencement on 1st November 2023 at the huge Open-Air stage of Bhanja Bhavan Exhibition Ground in the picturesque Steel City Rourkela with spectacular Odissi, Tribal Dance and Raut Folk dance enthralling the audience in the inaugural evening. Mr. Sarada Prasad nayak, Hon’ble Minister, Labour & ESI, Government of Odisha was the Chief Guest of the inaugural evening. The festival which finds place in the culture calendar of the state is being organised by Bhanja Kala Kendra, the cultural wing of Bhanja Cultural Trust and a leading Socio-cultural organisation of the state. The Honourable Guests along with other dignitaries paid obeisance to Lord Jagannath and lighted the ceremonial lamps amidst chanting of Vedic Shlokas.
Mr. Nayak in his address complimented the organisers for organising such a mega event. The Hon’ble Minister reiterated the deep commitment of the State Government to promote art and culture and reassured the continued support of the government to the organisation.
Earlier, the guests were accorded a warm welcome amidst blowing of conch and smearing of chandan and flowers. The programme unfolded with a riveting Odissi Dance performance by the artists of Bhanja Kala Kendra, choreographed by Guru Durga Charan Ranbir and directed by Guru Niladri Mohanty. The dancers depicted ‘Dashabatar’ of Lord Vishnu in a very lively Odissi Dance performance.
A scintillating Tribal dance presented by the artists from Mayurbhanj was a visual treat. Folk artists from Chattisgarh enthralled the gathering with tradidional ‘Raut’ Folk Dance of Chattishgarh. The rhythmic music and spellbinding dance performance had the discerning audience clapping for an encore.
The grand evening was given an ideal start with the presentation of State Anthem ‘Bande Utkal Janani’ by a group of young students of Bhanja Kala Kendra led by Guru Smt. Binapani Rath . Notably, the programme is being organised with the support of Bhanja Cultural Trust under the guidance of Mr. Tarun Mishra, President, Bhanja Cultural Trust & ED (P&A), RSP. Mr. Aseem Behera, Advisor, Bhanja Kala Kendra in his welcome address deliberated on the journey of Bhanja Kala Kendra and the role it has been playing in promoting Odissi Sangeet, Odissi Dance and traditional Folk dance. Mr. Radha Krushna Mohapatra, General Secretary, Bhanja Kala Kendra coordinated the programme, while Mr. Alok Behera, Vice President, Bhanja Kala Kendra proposed a formal vote of thanks. Mr. Sasank Sekhar Pattnaik, Assistant Manager (PR), RSP anchored the show.
