Varanasi, Aug. 21 -- The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI as the industry partner, is set to organise the three-day Odisha Parab in Varanasi from August 22 to 24, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, cuisine, performing arts and tourism experiences.

The event will feature 32 stalls, including 22 craft stalls and 10 cuisine stalls, offering visitors an opportunity to experience Odisha's traditional art, craftsmanship and culinary heritage. It will also feature live demonstrations by artisans in Pattachitra, palm-leaf engraving, silver filigree and Dhokra.

"I am going to show you the soft power of Odisha, like handicrafts, handloom, foodstuffs, etc. This is a tourism depa...