The vibrant cultural heritage of Jharkhand and Odisha takes centre stage with the launch the Jharkhand and Odisha Folk Festival, an inaugural celebration curated by Contact Base in association with Axis Bank Foundation and the International Centre Goa (Laran). Debuting from 09 to 11 May 2025, the festival honours the living traditions of Jharkhand and Odisha, spotlighting a dynamic blend of Chhau dance, tribal arts, and rural craftsmanship.
The festival opens on 09 May 2025, featuring Living Heritage of Jharkhand & Odisha—an evening of Chhau performances and tribal songs and dances, alongside an exhibition of Odisha’s renowned crafts like Ikat weaving, Kotpad weaving, wooden toys, and terracotta at the International Centre Goa.
On 10 May 2025, audiences can dive deeper through an interactive lecture-demonstration workshop showcasing Seraikela Chhau from Jharkhand and Koraput tribal dances from Odisha. A crafts showcase follows offering a closer look at the artisan skills behind these heritage products.
The final day on 11 May is the Chhau Dance Festival (6:00 to 8:30 pm), presenting a spectacular line-up of three Chhau styles—Seraikela, Kharsawan, Manbhum—alongside a final display of Odisha’s rural handicrafts. The festival invites audiences to experience the rhythmic vitality and artistry of India’s tribal legacy and is an invitation to witness cultural heritage at its best.
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How To Reach Goa
1. By Air: Goa’s Dabolim Airport handles both domestic and international flights. Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights coming into Goa from major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Pune, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Lucknow, Kolkata and Indore. All Indian carriers have regular flights operating to Goa. Once you get out of the airport, you can hire a taxi or arrange for a pick up to your destination. The airport is around 26 km from Panaji.
2. By Rail: There are two main train stations in Goa, Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama. From New Delhi, you can catch the Goa Express to Vasco-da-Gama, and from Mumbai, you can take the Matsyagandha Express or the Konkan Kanya Express, which will drop you at Madgaon. Goa enjoys extensive rail connectivity with the rest of the country. The route is a soothing journey that takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Western Ghats.
3. By Road: Two major highways take you into Goa. If you’re travelling to Goa from Mumbai or Bengaluru, you will have to follow the NH 4. It is the most preferred way into Goa as it is wide and well-maintained. The NH 17 is the shortest route from Mangalore. The drive to Goa is a scenic route, especially during the monsoon. You can also catch a bus from Mumbai, Pune or Bengaluru. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) run regular buses to Goa.
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1. Carry light and airy cotton clothes as Goa in May tends to be warm.
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3. Comfortable footwear such as sneakers.
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