GOPALPUR BEACH FESTIVAL-2019 “A MILE STONE”
Report;Manoj Kanta Dash,Odishabarta
Berhampur,21/12/19::Five-day long Gopalpur Belabhumi Mahotsav (Beach Festival)-2019 will kick off at Gopalpur Beach on December 24,
Following a preparatory meeting on Saturday at Gopalpur Circuit House Chaired by Dr Pradeep Panigrahi,Chairman of Festival Committee told to Media Persons this year the event will showcase activities and performances.
Gopalpur Beach Festival Committee, the reputed sought-after fest in South Odisha, This year the fest will be inaugurated by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.
During the extravaganza, people will witness a feast of hit songs and dances, including folk, classical as well as modern from artistes from different corner of India. This year’s special star attraction includes singers Sonu Nigam and Shaan. Comedian-actor and mimicry artiste Sanket Bhosale has also been roped in for a performance.
Collector,Ganjam Vijay Amruta Kulange,said,like every year, Palishree Mela is being organized by the government on the occasion. Wooden products, Ayurvedic products,Herbal Mela by the Forest department, terracotta and textile items from across the country will be an added attraction.“CM Naveen will inaugurate the event and other senior ministers have also been invited to attend and make the event a grand success. We have sought the cooperation from all administrative heads even from Army’s.
This year, Gopalpur Beach festival will be held in a different location in anticipation of lakhs of visitors to assemble. it will be a tough task for administration and police department to manage the crowd and keep them firmly under control. For the first time, daily activities will continue round-the-clock as the event will also showcase talents of local artistes during the day time. The move has been initiated to highlight local talent and literature.”“We are sure we will be able to arrange a full-proof arrangement.
Security will be heightened in the area in view of VIP movement, gathering of artistes and general public. Coming to beach security, we have requested to spare a few more lifeguards to tackle any untoward incident,” further he added.
Among others, Sub Collector,Berhampur,Sindhe Dattatraya Bhausaheb,Patrons,all committee members, S.Biwal,RTO,Biranchi Pradhan,DIPRO, other line of officers from different departments,Ex MLA,Dr Ramesh Chandra Chyu Patnaik,Ex-BDA Chairman,Subash Moharana,GBF Co-Ordinator,Sarveswara Rao,Arun Patnaik,Ganjam District Hotel Association President,Er Uma Shankar Panigrahy,Berhamp ASP Prabhat Routray,SDPO,JK Mohapatra and many media Persons were present.
