Purulia Shines: Chhau, Jhumur, Baul, Tribal Culture, Jatra Festival Celebrates Folk Art

• A three-day District Folk Culture and Tribal Culture and Jatra Festival was held in Purulia Block No. 2, organized by the District Information and Culture Department.
• The festival showcased various folk arts including Ranpa, Ghoda Naach, Santali dances, Chhau, Jhumur, Baul, folk drama, and Jatra performances.
• Approximately 22,000 registered folk artists from the district participated, with many receiving government allowances.
• District Information and Culture Department Officer Siddharth Chakraborty highlighted the festival's role in reviving Jatra, which was on the verge of disappearing.
• Purulia Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Nivedita Mahato praised the state government's efforts in promoting Jangalmahal's folk culture and heritage.

Why It Matters: Purulia's 15th annual folk and tribal festival successfully revived traditional arts and supported 22,000 artists.