Mandi Mahotsav Enthralls

Mandi Mahotsav Enthralls

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The five-day Mandi Mahotsav concluded at Seri Manch and the event was organised by the Samvad Yuva Mandal, a cultural organisation. The programme was inaugurated by Mandi Municipal Council Executive Officer Ajay Prashar. Two cultural nights of the event were organised at the Indira Market and three others at Seri Manch. This is one of its kind events in Mandi after Shivratri Festival. The famous Mandi Mahotsav always attracts visitors as well as locals towards it. People also like the local and national artists’ performances. This time too the event was a big hit among masses. Approximately 200 artists from Himachal and outside participated. Different types of dance items presented by the artists enthralled the audience. Local vendors of different items also organised their stalls during the event at Indira Market and Seri Manch.

Cultural Bonanza

The five cultural nights during the event mesmerized people. On the first night of the event, there was the first round for a singing completion, the Soul of Mandi, was organised in the junior category in addition to modeling competition. Different dance and singing items were presented by artists. Himachali folk plays ‘Khadaka’ and ‘Lahula’ were presented by the artists which was a retreat for the theatre lovers. All types of ‘pahari nattis’ were performed during the event i.e. Kulluvi, Mandyali, Sirmauri, Kinnauri, Rohru and Jhamakra of Kangra district. Himachali as well as some other national artists have performed during the event. A singing competition ‘Soul of Music’ and modeling competitions have enthralled all. Banthara (folk theatre), fashion show, choreography and several other cultural programmes were the part of the event on the last day