118 year old Hizla mela begins

Dumka, Feb 23 (UNI) Jharkhand Deputy Chief Minister Stephen Marandi today inaugurated the century-old 'Hizla mela' organised at the bank of Mayurakshi river in this district.

The fair was first organised in 1890 by the then Deputy Commissioner of Santhal Pargana John R Casteyrs in order to provide people and the government a common platform for interaction.

The eight-day long fair would conclude on March 2.

Stalls from various government departments and non-governmental organisation had been established.

Besides, cultural programmes, including traditional Santhali dance and drama, would be an added attraction.

State Agriculture Minister Nalin Soren was also present in the function.

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