राज्य हस्तशिल्प बोर्ड के अध्यक्ष चंदन कश्यप ने कोंडानार हस्तशिल्प महोत्सव का किया शुभारंभ

Kondanar Handicrafts Festival was inaugurated by State Handicrafts Board President and MLA Narayanpur Chandan Kashyap at the newly constructed Shilpnagari at Kondagaon district headquarters. District Panchayat President Devchand Mataram and Collector Pushpendra Kumar Meena were also present on the occasion. In this event, the president was welcomed by traditional folk dancers. * Craftsmen have also arrived from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal * After this, traditionally tribal dances and cultural programs were also organized. During this, the guests who came during this visited the exhibition put up by the craftsmen to showcase their arts. Where along with Kondagaon, everyone appreciated the craftsmen after seeing the arts of craftsmen from different corners of the state and from other states. It is to be known that craftsmen have come to participate in this festival to display Banarasi handloom from Varanasi, Bhagalpuri silk from Bhagalpur Bihar and Bengali silk from West Bengal. Apart from this, craftsmen from districts like Narayanpur, Raipur, Janjgir Champa etc. have also brought their artworks for display. During this, all the craftsmen were also honored by the chairman. On this occasion, Chairman, Handicrafts Board, Mr. Kashyap said that this is the first time that with the efforts of the district administration, a large-scale exhibition and festival have been organized to give a new platform to the local craftsmen of the district. Such events not only encourage the craftsmen, but they also get income from the sale of their artefacts. During the Corona period, small craftsmen have faced the crisis of livelihood, so such events will help them. During this, he appealed to the people to buy as many handicraft materials as possible so that we can preserve the heritage of our ancient arts. On this occasion, the Collector informed that Shilpnagari has been constructed keeping alive the various traditional crafts of the district with the aim of improving their quality by developing them in a timely manner. This event is also a link in this development. Soon, arrangements will be made for terracotta (soil art) craft bamboo crafts in the craft city. Here live shows and exhibitions will also be organized for the craftsmen along with the installation of construction and finishing equipment, as well as by connecting various firms in the online and offline market for the sale of crafts by the district administration, the craftsmen will get a fair reward for their arts. Efforts are being made to reach them abroad by getting them. A lot of enthusiasm was seen among the people towards this festival. During the holidays where people come here every day to observe the talents of the craftsmen. They are also enjoying the traditional cultural dances organized in this festival. Garba on 15 October, Kondagaon Orchestra on 16 October, Kavi Sammelan on 17 October, Jagdalpur Orchestra on 19 October, Jewelery Launch and Tribal Fashion Show on 20 October, dance performance by the students of Chanvara School on 23 October and Praman on 24 October. Letter distribution program has been kept. The same open stage will be held on October 18, 21 and 22. Where any person can come and stage their talent. For this, they can register by visiting the registration counter located in Shilpnagari or through WhatsApp on mobile number 94064544 01. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading