Seraikela: Chaitra Parva Chhau Mahotsava cum Tourism Mela 2017 will be inaugurated on 9th April by Rahul Sharma, Secretary of State Tourism, Art, Sports and Youth Affairs department, Government of Jharkhand. The festival is being organized by Seraikela-Kharsawan district administration.
In view of the festival, district administration here has made grand preparations to welcome the guests and organize a colourful and rich cultural programme at the Bhagan Birsa Munda Stadium in Seraikela. Different forms of Chhau and other tribal dance will be presented by artists on the occasion. Local troupes of Chhau artists are rehearsing for the event at the Government Chhau Nritya Kala Kendra, Seraikela.
Besides, Chhau performances, water sports will also be organized near Chandil Dam on 9th April. A cultural programme will be held on the same day at the said venue.
Several renowned artists including Padmashree Mukund Nayak, Dansai and Santosh Mahato will also give their performances on the occasion.