Bhubaneswar, 20\/02\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra )- Odisha, the Theme State at the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, witnessed a grand celebration of its rich heritage and artistic excellence ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SK-1-300x198.jpg\")
as Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister & Tourism Minister of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida, visited the Odisha Pavilion on 19th February 2025. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SK-2-300x201.jpg\")
The event was graced by Hon\u2019ble Cabinet Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Haryana, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, who extended his support and appreciation for Odisha\u2019s remarkable cultural showcase.<\/p>\n
Empowering Odisha\u2019s Artisans & Cultural Ambassadors<\/strong><\/p>\n Smt. Pravati Parida interacted with Odisha\u2019s renowned artisans, craftsmen, and performing artists, recognising them as the true cultural brand ambassadors of the State. She reaffirmed the Government of Odisha\u2019s commitment to promoting traditional crafts, handlooms, and performing arts at national and global platforms, ensuring economic growth and sustainability for the artisan community.<\/p>\n “Our artisans and artists are the heart of Odisha\u2019s cultural identity. Their craftsmanship is more than tradition and are invaluable heritage that are preserved through generations. Inspired by Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji\u2019s vision of \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019 and \u2018Atmanirbhar Bharat\u2019, Odisha is dedicated to empowering its artisans, providing them with direct market access, recognition, and opportunities for economic upliftment.” <\/em><\/span>-Deputy Chief Minister, Smt. Pravati Parida<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \nSpeaking at the occasion, she stated:<\/p>\n A Vibrant Evening of Cultural Splendour<\/strong><\/p>\n Odisha\u2019s Showcase at Surajkund 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The Odisha Pavilion at the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela offers a captivating display of the State\u2019s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Visitors can experience exquisite handicrafts and handlooms, including Pattachitra<\/em> paintings, Pipiliappliqu\u00e9 (Chandua<\/em>), silver filigree, stone carvings, and handwoven Ikat sarees, each representing the skilled craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions of Odisha. The pavilion also brings to life the State\u2019s culinary heritage, allowing visitors to savourauthentic Odia delicacies such as Dalma, Podo Pitha, Chhena Poda<\/em>, and the iconic Rasagola<\/em>, which reflect the region\u2019s deep-rooted culinary culture. A Commitment to Strengthening Odisha\u2019s Cultural Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n Odisha\u2019s participation as the Theme State at the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a strategic effort to expand its cultural and tourism-driven economy by fostering key market linkages. The event serves as an ideal platform to boost B2C (Business-to-Consumer) engagement, connecting artisans directly with buyers, thereby ensuring greater market visibility for Odisha\u2019s handicrafts, handlooms, and indigenous products. The Odisha pavilion enhances G2C (Government-to-Consumer) outreach by promoting Odisha\u2019s eco-tourism, heritage tourism, and adventure tourism, encouraging increased footfall and interest from travellers. The Odisha Pavilion at Surajkund International Crafts Mela is open until 23rd February 2025. Visitors are invited to explore Odisha\u2019s rich artistic traditions and experience the magic of its timeless heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bhubaneswar, 20\/02\/2025 ( Odisha Samachar \/ Rajat Mohapatra )- Odisha, the Theme State at the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, witnessed a grand celebration of its rich heritage and artistic excellence as Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister & Tourism Minister of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida, visited the Odisha Pavilion on 19th February 2025. The event was …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[40,41],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47587"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47587"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47599,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47587\/revisions\/47599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n\n
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The day witnessed spellbinding performances by celebrated Odissi dancers, traditional folk artists, and musicians from Odisha, bringing alive the vibrant cultural spirit of the State. The audience was mesmerised by performances of Odissi, Gotipua<\/em>, Sambalpuri folk dance, and Chhau<\/em>, which showcased Odisha\u2019s deep-rooted artistic traditions.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SK-4-300x199.jpg\")
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A significant highlight of the pavilion is the architectural marvels on display, including a life-size replica of the Mukteshwara Temple\u2019s grand Torana<\/em>, showcasing Kalinga architecture, and an intricate sand art installation of Lord Jagannath by Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, capturing Odisha\u2019s deep spiritual and artistic legacy. Live demonstrations by artisans provide visitors with an interactive experience, showcasing the intricate processes of handloom weaving, stone carving, and painting, allowing them to witness the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Odisha\u2019s artistic traditions.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SK-6-300x199.jpg\")
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Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida extended her heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, Hon\u2019ble Cabinet Minister, Tourism, Govt. of Haryana, for his unwavering support and the Government of Haryana for providing this esteemed platform for cultural exchange. She also lauded the efforts of Odisha Tourism and all participating artists, artisans, and performers, whose dedication has made Odisha\u2019s presence at Surajkund 2025 a grand success.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SK-10-300x199.jpg\")
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