Nabarangpur
The inaugural function of Mondei organized with much fanfare.A congregation of local dance troupes kicked off the five day mega cultural festival of the district ‘Mondei – 2011’ in Nabarangpur on Tuesday with the traditional march from Sadashiva Tripathy, park to Mondei ground.
Hon’ble Minister tourism Prafulla Samal, along with Hon’ble Minister of Information Technology Ramesh Chandra Majhi, local MLAs Manohar Randhari, Bhujabala Majhi, Chairperson of Nabarangpur Municipality Prahallad Tripathy, District Collector Sibabrata Dash, at the temple before the colourful carnival procession took on Mahatma Gandhi Marg. Besides the traditional folk dance troupes, hundreds of townsmen along with the block level took part in the procession.
The procession saw tribal villagers with folk culture, a number of tribal musical parties and various tribal fancy shows performed along the way. The Mondei carnival reached the Mondei Rangamanch in the evening. The inauguration function was held at night. The festival was highly successful in showcasing unique cultural and traditional heritage of the district and its people; in identifying hidden talents in various fields; contributing to revamping the old traditions and bringing recognition to those; and above all in recasting socio-cultural integrity and amalgamation. At the inaugural function held at the Mondei ground,
Chief guest Mr.Samal, said that With a special emphasis on the district the tribal dances from the district will given chance to perform their dances at Rabindra Mandap. All steps will be taken to develop tourist places of the district. He further intimated to take advantage of the artist pension provision and apply more persons from the district.
Speaking to the occasion IT, Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi, expressing his joyous feeling over the entire festival stated that Mondei has been able to showcase the culture and heritage of the district and has been able to bring out many hidden talents to light of the day. He maintained that through the occasion there has been exchange of good feelings among the States and the occasion has also provided platform for many artists to showcase their talents. Emotionally, he also stated that in the land of lord Jagannath and Late Biju Patnaik Nabarangpur district has been able to achieve milestones and is in the path of prosperity.
Among others Local MP,Pradeep Majhi, MLA Nabarangpur, Monahar Randhari, MLA Dabugam, Bhujabala Majhi, Zillaparisad President, Bhagirathi Nayak, Vice-chairperson, Mrs.Manjula Majhi, District Collector, Sibabrata Dash,Film development corporation chairman, Muna Khan, Chairman of Municipality, Prahalad Tripathy, Chairman of NAC, Jhadeswar Mohanty, spoke on the occasion.
Chief guest Mr.Samal, said that With a special emphasis on the district the tribal dances from the district will given chance to perform their dances at Rabindra Mandap. All steps will be taken to develop tourist places of the district. He further intimated to take advantage of the artist pension provision and apply more persons from the district.
Speaking to the occasion IT, Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi, expressing his joyous feeling over the entire festival stated that Mondei has been able to showcase the culture and heritage of the district and has been able to bring out many hidden talents to light of the day. He maintained that through the occasion there has been exchange of good feelings among the States and the occasion has also provided platform for many artists to showcase their talents. Emotionally, he also stated that in the land of lord Jagannath and Late Biju Patnaik Nabarangpur district has been able to achieve milestones and is in the path of prosperity.
Among others Local MP,Pradeep Majhi, MLA Nabarangpur, Monahar Randhari, MLA Dabugam, Bhujabala Majhi, Zillaparisad President, Bhagirathi Nayak, Vice-chairperson, Mrs.Manjula Majhi, District Collector, Sibabrata Dash,Film development corporation chairman, Muna Khan, Chairman of Municipality, Prahalad Tripathy, Chairman of NAC, Jhadeswar Mohanty, spoke on the occasion.
Besides the traditional folk dance troupes hundreds of block and townsmen took part in the procession. The Procession saw tribal villagers folk dances a number of tribal musical parties and various tribal fancy shows performed along the way. The mondei carnival reached at the Mondei Rangamancha in the evening.
“Explore Nabarangpur” published by NGPURNEWS was inaugurated by the chief guest and guests at the function. Troupes from Uttarakhand, West Bihar, Himanchal Pradesh, Sambalpur, Bhanjanagar, Kokshora, Chandahandi, Nabarangpur Municipality, performed folk dances.
Also Published in The Pioneer/The statesman/orissabarta/orissadiary.
Also Published in The Pioneer/The statesman/orissabarta/orissadiary.
