Santiniketan Hosts Eastern Folk Festival: 600 Artists, Free Entry Before Poush Mela!

• Five-day 'Eastern Folk Festival' begins in Santiniketan, organized by Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre.
• Approximately 600 artists from eight states, including West Bengal, are participating.
• The festival runs until December 21st, offering free entry to all visitors from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
• Features diverse folk cultures like Assam's Bihu, Tripura's Hojagiri, Odisha's Sambalpuri, Manipuri dance, Chhau, and Baul songs.
• A major cultural event preceding the traditional Poush Mela, attracting tourists and locals to Srijani Shilpagram.

Why It Matters: Experience diverse folk cultures from 8 states with free entry at Santiniketan's Eastern Folk Festival.