Kumar Bahukhandi
Raipur/ Delhi: A large number of people witnessed the rich culture and art of Chhattisgarh at Pragati Maidan in the country’s capital Delhi. The occasion was the Chhattisgarh State Day celebrations at the 43rd India International Trade Fair where folk artists of Chhattisgarh gave a wonderful cultural presentation at the Amphitheater.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the Chhattisgarh State Day celebrations. He visited different stalls in the Chhattisgarh Pavilion and encouraged the artists. Chief Minister Sai, in his address, described the state as a “land of possibilities” and said that Chhattisgarh is now playing an important role in the creation of a “strong India”. Many effective steps have been taken by the government to promote infrastructure development, innovation in agriculture, and industries in the state. Our aim is to make the state a leader in the field of education, health, and employment. Chhattisgarh is ready to create a global identity with a combination of its cultural heritage and modern development, CM said .
Cultural evening organized at Pragati Maidan on Chhattisgarh State Day celebrations
In the cultural evening, artists from Chhattisgarh presented dances performed on various festivals in Chhattisgarh. The audacious dancers set the floor on the fire with their energetic performances autistic props , traditional costumes , sprightly moves and oodles of energy . The fun filled burlesque kept the audiences spellbound. The spectators witnessed the zeal and energy of Chhattisgarhi artists .
On the Chhattisgarhi folk stage, splendid performances of traditional folk dances like Gaura-Gauri, Bhojali, Raut Nacha, Sua and Panthi were given. Through dance, the artists gave a live presentation of the folk art and cultural diversity of Chhattisgarh. The artists introduced the audience to the religious tradition of Gaura-Gauri and Bhojali, the emotional songs of Sua dance, and the live folk traditions of Chhattisgarh through Raut Nacha. Along with this, the audience was immersed in spirituality and devotion through Panthi and Karma dance.
On this occasion, Chhattisgarh’s Investment Commissioner posted in Delhi Ritu Sain, Chief Minister’s Secretary Rahul Bhagat, Culture Department Secretary Anbalgan P, Public Relations Commissioner Ravi Mittal, Residential Commissioner Shruti Singh and Official Language Department Director Vivek Acharya, Minor Forest Produce General Manager Manivasan S, CSIDC General Manager Vishwesh Kumar, and other officials were present.
