Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Kalabhoomi Utsav began at Odisha Crafts Museum here on Saturday. The 5-day long festival was inaugurated by Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts department Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar.
Speaking on the occasion, she said the department is committed to carry forward the rich tradition of handloom and handicrafts of Odisha.
After the inaugural function, a stone carving workshop “Sthapatya: Etching Livelihood on Stone” was organized. The panel discussion on carving craft was attended by National Awardees Uday Mohanty, Padma Charan Ojha, Indramani Maharana, Maheshwar Ojha, Rajendra Mishra, Binay Bhushan Jena, Golak Patra and Komal Kant Sahu from the Federation of Indian Export Organisation. The discussion was moderated by Devi Prasanna Nanda.
On Sunday, a drawing competition will be organized for students of various schools and colleges. A summer camp will also be organized for students on March 24. The entry fee will be exempted to all on March 23 and 24. A workshop will be organized with the Indian Institute of Packaging, Kolkata on March 25 and 26. Every evening there will be Cultural programs showcasing the rich art & tradition of the state. The valedictory ceremony will be graced by Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta.
Padmashree Prabhakar Maharana, Pranati Chhotray, Director, Handicrafts and MD, Boyanika were present at the event. Madhumita Rath, Special Secretary delivered the welcome address while the Addl. Secretary proposed vote of thanks.
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