State Level Theater Festival “Ranga Sangam” begins in Bhubaneswar, Celebrating Odia Culture
Bhubaneswar, (16/2): The state level theater festival “Ranga Sangam”, organized by the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi under the aegis of the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, commenced today at Bhanja Kala Mandap. The festival will continue till 20th February, showcasing a diverse range of Odia theatrical performances.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ekamra MLA Shri Babu Singh, Director of Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department Shri Bijay Ketan Upadhyay, renowned dramatists Shri Dolagobinda Rath and Shri Bijay Satapathy. Speaking at the event, Ekamra MLA Shri Babu Singh highlighted the timeless essence of Odia theatre and culture.
On the first evening of the festival, the play “Nisang Nayak”, based on the life of Kabi Chandra Shri Kalicharan Pattnaik, was staged. The play beautifully depicted Shri Kalicharan’s unparalleled contributions to Odia literature, theatre, Odissi music and dance. It showcased his struggles and triumphs, illustrating how he carved an independent identity for himself despite numerous challenges.
The play was written by Dr. Shaileshwar Nanda, directed by Shri Sriman Narayan Mishra.Notably, South Korean delegates were present among the audience today at Bhanja Kala Mandap and were mesmerized by the performance of the artists.
Amlan Das
Public Relations Officer
