Kalahandi Utsav Ghumura-2025 Kicks Off with Spectacular Cultural Showcase
The 27th Kalahandi Utsav Ghumura-2025 kicked off with a vibrant showcase of cultural heritage. The four-day festival was officially inaugurated by Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Bhawanipatna, following a grand ceremonial procession that carried the symbolic flame from 10 sacred and historic sites.
The event's schedule features a series of engaging activities, including seminars on the ‘75 Years March of Kalahandi’, Kabi Sammilani, art exhibitions, Ghumura dance competitions, quiz contests, and programs dedicated to women. To mark the occasion, a vibrant souvenir titled ‘Kalajharan’, celebrating Kalahandi’s cultural heritage, has been unveiled. Additionally, a dedicated website has been launched to connect with a broader audience.
The Utsav ground houses 328 stalls, displaying exhibitions from Palishree Mela, KBK Crafts Mela, and Textile Mela. The cultural program includes 175 performing teams, with seven national-level groups from Maharashtra, Assam, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. These performances will take place at two venues: the Rendo Majhi Manch and Parva Manch.
Parallel celebrations will take place in Dharamgarh during January 15-17, featuring sports competitions including cycle race, marathons, and bodybuilding contests.
The festival's opening ceremony on January 12 attracted thousands to Patha Utsav, which featured performances on yoga, martial arts, drills, street plays, folk dances, rangoli, mimicry, a ramp show, and road safety awareness programs.
Author: MCL bureau
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