Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Adivasi Mela and the National Tribal Art and Craft Exhibition here on Saturday.
The Adivasi Mela 2022 will be held for a period of 10 days. It will remain open from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm for the people.
Adivasi Mela is the most vibrant and color festival that celebrates the art, culture, dance, handicrafts and handlooms of the Odisha’s indigenous communities.
The main objective of the Adivasl Mela and national Tribal Art & craft exhibition is about promotion and celebration of the traditions and handicraft of the tribes of India.
A total of 187 stalls have come up for both Adivasl Mela and National Tribal Art & Craft Exhibition.
In National Tribal Art & Craft Exhibition segment, apart from Odisha, 17 other states have participated to showcase their rich art and craft tradition.