Balangir Lokautsav

Balangir Lokautsav is a major festival of Balangir district. lt is basically a folk dance festival. This festivai is celebrated from 5'n Novernber to 8'h November annually. lt is Simultaneously organized at the district headquarter along with Subdivision and Block levels annually with great pomp and show. The organizer attempt to bring the cultural associations from el,ery part of the district together as this festival aim to popularize the traditional culture,songs,dances and musics. Several tribal and non-tribal communities showcase their rich heritage in this festival. ln addition, various rural communities sell their products viz. handicraft, paddy-craft, hand loom, earthen designs and food items in the festivai market. This market provide ampie opportunities for the exchange of art and culture.