BHUBANESWAR: City people thronged
Utkal Mandap here to feel the cultural heritage of
Mayurbhanj district at the three-day
Mayurbhanj Utsav that kicked off on Friday.
The festival inaugurated by culture minister Ashok Chandra Panda has three components - cultural programme, craft mela and cuisine fairs. Organised by Mayurbhanj Cultural Association, the Utsav attracted attention of the visitors for mudhi mansa, its unique culinary delight from the district for non-vegetarians.
The vegetarians can get the taste of mouthwatering dishes like Dala Khechudi and Ram Ruchuka curry of the district. Besides, the Utsav displayed the metal craft, the stone ware of Khiching, the tesar textile products, pressed khali leaf, sabai grass and other forest products.
Sounds of drumbeats reverberated in the Utsav venue as artistes performed Chhau, Mayurbhanj’s folk dance. Performance of melodious Jhumar songs by artistes in the festival mesmerized the audience.
