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Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) The Haryana government will organize a state-level function in Panchkula from November 1 to 3 to mark the state’s Foundation Day, it was announced on Tuesday.
The festival will be inaugurated by Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, state ministers, senior government officials and a huge audience.
During the function, participating students from colleges across the state will participate in group dance and ragini competitions. Those performing outstandingly will be awarded cash prizes, an official statement said.
The first prize will be of Rs 1 lakh. The Chief Minister will again visit the venue on November 3 to present the awards to the winners.
On the other side of the stage at Yavanika Udyan, a heritage exhibition will be organized to showcase the traditional culture, costumes, agricultural equipment, folk art and handicraft items of the state.
The objective of this exhibition is to connect the new generation with the cultural roots of the state. Tourists will get a glimpse of the centuries-old cultural heritage of Haryana.
Stalls of traditional dishes of the state will be set up at the festival site, allowing visitors to enjoy the authentic taste of Haryanvi cuisine. Dishes like ‘Desi Ghee Bura’, ‘Bajra Ki Roti’, ‘Sarson Ka Saag’ and different types of chutneys, as well as many other folk dishes will be available.
Apart from this, a special Haryanvi turban (Khandwa) stall will also be set up, where people will be able to get the turban tied on themselves. Invitations are being sent to all the MLAs and members of both the ruling and opposition parties. Any government or private college in the state can participate in the event by sending their students to participate in song, ragini and group dance competitions. Only one team from each college will be allowed to participate in the group dance and singing categories.
–IANS
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