Theatre was an integral part of Odisha’s traditional art, culture and social life : MLA Himanshu .

Jajpur,10/11(PPT ): MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo inaugurated a theatrical performance organised by Om Maa Kali Natya Parishad at Aruha village under Dharmasala block in Jajpur district. Attending the inaugural ceremony, he formally launched the stage production and highlighted the importance of preserving Odisha’s rich theatrical traditions and cultural heritage.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sahoo said theatre was an integral part of Odisha’s traditional art, culture and social life. Beyond entertainment, it played an important role in nurturing creativity and reflecting the values, traditions and changing social realities of society. He stressed the need to revive gradually disappearing folk theatre forms and traditional performing arts in the face of rapid modernisation, adding that preserving this cultural legacy and passing it on to future generations was a collective responsibility. He further observed that theatre remained a significant medium for promoting Odia identity, heritage and cultural pride. Appreciating the efforts of Om Maa Kali Natya Parishad in keeping the age-old theatrical tradition alive, he extended his best wishes to the organisers, artists and everyone associated with the production.