Raipur 20 November 2024/ A large number of people witnessed the rich culture and art of Chhattisgarh at Pragati Maidan in the country's capital Delhi. The occasion was the Chhattisgarh State Day celebration at the 43rd India International Trade Fair, where folk artists of Chhattisgarh gave a captivating cultural presentation in the Amfi Theatre.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai inaugurated the Chhattisgarh State Day celebrations. He encouraged the artists by visiting different stalls in Chhattisgarh Pavilion. In his address, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai described the state as a “land of possibilities” and said that Chhattisgarh is now playing an important role in building “Strong India”. Many effective steps have been taken by the government for infrastructure development, innovation in agriculture, and promotion of industries in the state. Our objective is to make the state a leader in the fields of education, health, and employment. Chhattisgarh is ready to create a global identity with the combination of its cultural heritage and modern development.
In the cultural evening, artists from Chhattisgarh presented dances performed on various festivals and Teej festivals in Chhattisgarh. The audience encouraged the artists with full applause. Spectacular presentations of traditional folk dances like Gaura-Gauri, Bhojali, Raut Nacha, Sua, and Panthi were given on Chhattisgarhi folk stage. Through dance, the artists gave a lively presentation of the folk art and cultural diversity of Chhattisgarh. The artists introduced the audience to the vibrant folk traditions of Chhattisgarh through the religious traditions of Gaura-Gauri and Bhojali, soulful songs of Sua dance, and Raut Nacha. Along with this, the audience was drenched in spirituality and devotion through Panthi and Karma dance.
On this occasion, Investment Commissioner of Chhattisgarh posted in Delhi, Smt. Ritu Sain, Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr. Rahul Bhagat, Secretary of Culture Department, Mr. Anbalagan P, Director of Culture and Official Language Department, Mr. Vivek Acharya, General Manager of Minor Forest Produce, Mr. Manivasan S, General Manager of CSIDC. Vishvesh Kumar, Public Relations Commissioner Mr. Ravi Mittal, Residential Commissioner Mrs. Shruti Singh and other officers were present.