Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is gearing up to host the third edition of the Bhubaneswar Festival of Storytelling (BhuFesto) from February 3 to February 5, promising a captivating experience for attendees.
This engaging event is set to unfold simultaneously at four distinct locations across the city: Indira Gandhi Park, Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi, APJ Abdul Kalam Park in Kalinga Nagar, and Budha Jayanti Park in Niladri Vihar, from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
The event promises a diverse range of activities, featuring distinguished oral storytellers such as Biswa Kalyan Rath, Prachi Tara, and Meera Das gracing the stage. Alongside captivating storytelling sessions, attendees can also enjoy stand-up comedy, citizen storytelling, inspirational life stories, and folk performances. Notably, all performances will be conducted exclusively in the Odia language.
BDA emphasized that BhuFesto goes beyond being just a festival; it is a platform for inclusivity, welcoming participation from various communities, including schools, colleges, and slums. A special storytelling session using sign language has been curated to cater to visually and hearing-impaired guests, ensuring an inclusive and enriching experience for all.
As part of its outreach program, BDA will engage with government and private schools, slums, affordable housing projects, and residential welfare associations, aiming to extend the festival’s impact to diverse segments of the community.