According to an ANI report, the 'Puri Beach Festival' in Orissa which started on November 23, 2009 is witnessing large number of tourists including foreigners. The five-day annual Festival is aimed at promoting tourism in Puri, which is sacred place to Hindus for the famous Jagannath Temple dedicated to Hindu God Krishna.
The coastal province's art, craft, cuisine and dances is being showcased during the Festival. For the first time in 15 years of the Festival, overseas artistes are participating and exhibiting their talent, thus making it the 'International Puri Beach Festival'. The Festival features various cultural programmes with potential artistes from different states of the country performing classical and folk dances to showcase their talent. Around 2,500 artistes from various states are participating.
Ram Krushna Dasmohapatra, organiser of the Puri Beach Festival said that the Festival gives the much-needed boost to tourism in the state. “Growth of tourism is the main aim behind the Festival. Many people have come here to attend the show and we are expecting a lot more. |