Fourth Danpur Mahotsav in Shantipuri from November 15: folk singers, drummers and jhoda-chanchari artistes from Danpur valley to perform, stalls of hill produce too

The fourth Danpur Mahotsav, built around the folk culture, dialects and traditions of Kumaon and the Terai-Bhabar, will begin in Shantipuri on November 15. According to Hindustan, folk singers, drummers and artistes of jhoda-chanchari and bhagnaul singing from the Danpur valley will perform at the festival. There will be stalls of handmade products linked to local self-employment and of fruit products, and experts and progressive farmers working to revive hill produce will also be invited, so that visiting farmers can learn about and buy hill fruits, herbs and traditional products. Organising committee member Devendra Singh Koranga said that in view of the state elections, the festival is being held about three months earlier this time. How many days the festival will run, and its exact venue and timings, have not been announced yet.