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International Craft Summit begins in Jajpur, Odisha

Updated: Jan 21, 2023 09:13:07am
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International Craft Summit begins in Jajpur, Odisha

Jajpur, Jan 21 (KNN) With the aim to promote craft products from Odisha, the three-day International Craft Summit is underway in Jajpur.

The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday through video conferencing.

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Delegates from 15 countries have arrived in Jajpur to engage with local artisans and other stake holders, an official said. 

Four UN agencies and five UNESCO Creative Cities have partnered with Jajpur district administration for the event, he said.

Addressing the occasion, the Odisha chief minister said, “Jajpur was the ancient capital of Odisha. With its existing assets of religious tourism, urban tourism and Buddhist tourism, it has the potential to be a major tourist hub. The cultural heritage of Jajpur is reflected in its vibrant art forms."

The state, he said, is developing mechanisms for holistic development of tourism, handloom and handicrafts sectors. 

Speaking on the cultural splendour of the state, Patnaik said “Odisha is an illustrious land of immaculate art and crafts. Our civilisational journey is a journey of our artistic culture.

The state has put in place various policies such as those on tourism, handicraft, apparel and technical textiles. "We are also opening art galleries at different places, organising heritage walks and taking many other initiatives to promote tourism and culture,” Patnaik said. 

Junhi Han, chief of UNESCO culture sector for South Asian countries appreciated the efforts for promotion of local art, artists and artisans. (KNN Bureau)

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