ONI Bureau: A three day-long mega celebration of Odisha’s culture, tradition, heritage & cuisine commenced in the heart of National Capital today at Lawn No-6, India Gate, New Delhi.
The Parba is open from 12 PM to 10 PM both on 10th and 11th March 2018. Entry to the event is free reportedly.
Chief Guest of this magnificent inaugural ceremony, Justice Dipak Misra, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India inaugurated the mega event by lighting the lamp. Among others Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan is also present at this inaugural event.
Speaking on this occasion, Justice Deepak Misra said, ‘I am quite delighted to be a part of Odia Parba yet again for its 2nd Edition. We have completed 200 years of Paika Rebellion and I am proud to say that I was born in Banipur which is quite famous for its Paika fighters. Let’s come and celebrate this event at the national capital which is a platform to bring together Odias and showcase our rich culture and heritage’.
The guest of Honour of the mega event Dharmendra Pradhan Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, ‘The work of Odia Samaj is worth praising! This 3 day festival would no doubt create a buzz as artists and vendors have been invited from the nooks and corners of Odisha to highlight our rich culture and heritage. I am glad to be a part of this event which would take even the non-odias through a journey of Odisha”.
Top names from the entertainment industry of Odisha enthralled the audience. A dance show titled ‘Chota Mora Gaanti’ was performed by Guru Chandrakanta Sutar and disciples.Pancha Paika dance by Pravat Kumar Swain & group took the viewers through the journey of valour and sacrifices made by Odisha’s brave hearts, against the British oppression. On a lighter vein Standup comedy comedy monarch Kuna Tripathy kept everyone in splits. Ghumura & Naga Nacha by Adi Sanskriti added colour and zest to the evening. Eventually contemporary and sambalpuri songs by prominent Odia singers like Abhijit Majumdar, Preetinanda and others notched up the entertainment quotient of an already magical evening, with their popular numbers and high energy.
On this special occasion a coffee table book titled “Valour in the veins- The saga of the Indomitable Spirit of Odisha” was also launched. The book will soon available for sale on major online portals like Amazon, flipkart etc
Sculpture gallery by Padma Shri Sudarshan Sahoo, fine art demos& workshop, live demos by renowned Odia artists, sale and display of beautiful artifacts and exquisite handlooms, mouth-watering Odia delicacies, folk dances and music shows are some special aspects of the mega event.
The 2nd edition of Odisha Parba has covered 50% more area than last year; totally spreading over an area of 2 lakh 60 thousand sq. ft, the event is showcasing the rich legacy of Odisha. The entrance gate designed in the shape of ‘Dola Bimana’ replicates a common sight in Odisha, during the festival of Holi. Intricate pattachitra design is adding colours to this decorum. A Grand Stage set up with backdrop of historic Barabati Fort is evoking the glorious past of Odisha.
This year the entire food court has been designed in a fort style, reflecting the ambience of “Baarah Maasi Tera Parba”, which reflects Odisha’s passion for festivals in one calendar year.