Bhubaneswar: The best of Odia musicians, singers, stand-up artists and dancers will get a chance to showcase their talent at an international level platform in the state’s capital.
A total of 11 stars from Odisha will perform at the second edition of dotFEST (Food, Entertainment, Stories or Trails) over the next fortnight.
Dipti Rekha Padhi, Pragyan Hota, Lisa Mishra, Rituraj Mohanty, Rapper Big Deal, Susmita Das, Ashank Sekhar, Swayam Padhi, Satyajeet Jena and Aseema Panda will share the main stage of the mega festival with internationally acclaimed artists.
More than 800 other regional artists will also be entertaining the people of Bhubaneswar with a string of performances in Sambalpuri Folk, Dhemsa Dance, Ghumura, Paika Akhada, Nabadurga Dance, Jodi Shankha, Fate Fighters Mallakhamb and many more on the three stages set up across the Flea Market and Night Bazar, near IDCO exhibition ground.
“This year, we aim to make the .FEST not just bigger but better by creating a platform for both regional and national artists. Odisha is filled with raw talent and we are happy to see them all come to the limelight through our platform. You will witness mesmerising and jaw-dropping performances from some of our best,” said Dr N Thirumala Naik, Labour Commissioner-cum-Nodal Officer, dotFEST (Bhubaneswar City Festival).
