Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Kalabhoomi Utsav began at the Odisha Crafts Museum in Bhubaneswar on Saturday
The 5-day long festival was inaugurated by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar
Speaking on the occasion, she said that the department is committed to carry forward the rich tradition of handloom and handicrafts of Odisha.
Padma awardee Prabhakar Maharana, and Director, Handicrafts and MD, Boyanika, Pranati Chhotray were also present.
After the inaugural function, a stone carving workshop, “Sthapatya: Etching Livelihood on Stone” was conducted. It was followed by a panel discussion on carving craft, which 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.
On March 23, a drawing competition will be organised for students of various schools and colleges. A summer camp will also be conducted for students on March 24. Every evening, there will be cultural programmes, showcasing the rich art and tradition of the state.
The entry fee will be exempted for all on March 23 and 24.
A workshop will be organised with the Indian Institute of Packaging, Kolkata on March 25 and 26.
The valedictory ceremony will be graced by Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta.
