Imagine a beach that is covered with flamboyant
dancers, daring martial arts professionals, adventurers, artists, fun-loving
groups of people. It sound extremely interesting right? That is what Puri’s
beach festival is all about. It brings together the charisma of traditions and
the joys of adventures for people to enjoy a festival that celebrates the sun,
sand and waters of Puri. Organized by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of
Odisha (HRAO) along with the people of the state and the residents of Puri, the
beach festival is one of the most colorful and enjoyable festivals of the
town. It is usually celebrated in the month of November and the festival lasts
for about 5 days.
Puri’s beach festival has gained a lot of
attention from tourists in the recent years. People from all over the country
head to the small beach town to spectate the talents exhibited in the festival.
The government aims at promoting the Odisha through this festival, and so far it
looks like the festival has been very successful in its aim. The festivals
brings together a variety of sports like kickboxing, karate, volleyball,
kabaddi, and boat races.
In addition to sports, the festival also
organizes events which help in promoting the culture of Odisha. People
participate in the festival to showcase the songs and dances of their cultures
from different parts of the state. The rich traditions and history of the state
is beautifully enfolded before the audiences who view these dances and songs. While
the state takes steps to advance its cultural activities, the festival also
encourages participation from other cultures – Indian and foreign. This adds a
sense of camaraderie to the many groups in the festival.
Another art that is gaining popularity in the
festival is Sand Art. With a lengthy beach to showcase their talent, artists
work on the sand to create beautiful sculptures out of sand. Visitors are
awe-inspired by the beautiful works of the artists. If you happen to visit the
town during the festival, make sure that you make your reservations in advance
so that you can get a room when you arrive. This time of the year becomes very
busy for the city with artists and businessmen visiting the town to set up
their work for the festival.
Most of the business hotel in Puri end up getting booked at this time because
of the rush of people who are visiting the town for the festival. Needless to
say, if you expect to get a sea-view hotel, then bookings must be made in
advance. However, if you would like to avoid loud music and noise when you go
back to your hotel room, then it is best to pick a hotel that is a little away
from the beach.
One of the best hotels to stay at during this
time of the year is Ananya Resorts. It offers comfortable accommodation and a
perfect location. While it is a great hotelin Puri for conference, you will find that the hotel is great for family
travelers too. For More Information: www.ananyaresorts.in
