Port Blair, Dec. 7: The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, GoI, Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration is organizing a five day Odissi dance Workshop from Dec. 4. About 30 Island artistes are attending the workshop. The valedictory function of the workshop will be held tomorrow (Dec.8) at 5.30 pm at Andaman Club. Dr. Jatinder Sohal, Director (Art & Culture) will be the chief guest of the function.

The workshop is being conducted by Guru Sujata Mahaptra, a renowned Odissi Classical Exponent from Odisha. Ms. Sujata Mohapatra made her initial foray into the dancing arena in her early childhood. She has completed more than eighteen years of training under the guidance of her Guru and simultaneously been trained by her husband Guru Ratikant Mohapatra. She has also done a valuable stint at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. All art lovers have been invited to witness the performances during the valedictory function.