The Berhampur Development Authority (BeDA) is organizing the second edition of PAGo (Public Arts in Gopalpur) on 14 and 15 April at Gopalpur sea beach, informed secretary of BeDA, Mr Sambit Kumar Rout on Wednesday.
“PAGo was devised as a unique and first of its kind in Odisha, the festival attained wide reach last year with recognition from the state government.
Gopalpur was also adjudged as the second best beach destination at India Today Tourism Awards 2017, which prompted BeDA to continue this forward this year.”
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This year’s Public Arts in Gopalpur is themed on maritime of the region, community development and heritage revival, represented through various mediums of Art such as murals, ephemeral beach sand art, installations, community art, performances, workshops and art bazaar.
The event would be a confluence of nature, music, sports, art and culture involving general masses to give a unique experience to the tourists who would be attending the event.
The works on Murals and other prominent art installations have already started at the venue from 10 April on Gopalpur-on-Sea. A Cyclathon from Berhampur Stadium to Gopalpur main beach spanning 15 kilometres m at 05:30 a.m. on 14 April sponsored by Axis Bank Ltd, Berhampur Cluster.
The workshops on Clay modelling and Pottery along with participatory mural paintings shall be open from 14 and 15th of April. Besides these visitors can enjoy the public art exhibits on both days along with a splash of cultural performances and food courts in the evening.
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