Bhabanipatana: Spanish journalist, researcher and blogger Lluis Llafranc Sunday concluded his visit to Kalahandi district to study its folk art, culture and traditions.<\/p>\n
Llafranc toured various folk-dance venues, cultural sites, temples and natural attractions and gathered information about the region\u2019s traditional art and heritage.<\/p>\n
On the first day of his visit Friday, Llafranc visited Chhoriagada village in Junagada block, known for its folk art, where he watched a performance of the traditional Ghumura dance.<\/p>\n
He also interacted with Ghumura artistes and discussed the history, traditions and various aspects of the dance form.<\/p>\n
He later visited Khairapadar village in Dharmagada block, known for its traditional woodcraft.<\/p>\n
He viewed various wooden sculptures and handicrafts, and spoke with artisans about traditional woodworking techniques, their livelihoods and the different aspects of the craft.<\/p>\n
In the afternoon, Llafranc visited the Maa Jogamaya shrine at Gurjimunda in Kesinga block.<\/p>\n
He also visited the nearby Devagumpha, a natural cave, where he saw a large Shiva lingam and learned about the historical and natural features of Biripuda hill and the cave.<\/p>\n
He later offered prayers at the shrines of Goddess Jogamaya and Lord Pataleswar and toured a medicinal plant garden near the temple.<\/p>\n
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