To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the auspices of the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture, organised a grand combined brass band musical procession in the historic city of Kataka on Tuesday.
A total of six premier brass band troupes participated in the procession, featuring over 100 skilled musicians performing ensemble brass instrument compositions. The participating groups included:
- SK Sorab & Team
- N. Lakshmi Narayan & Team
- A. Balaram & Team
- K. Trinath & Team
- Mohammad Riaz & Team
- SK Abid & Team
Highlighting the significance of the event, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Hota, Secretary of Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, stated, “The national song Vande Mataram is the ultimate symbol of our self-respect and patriotic pride. Marking 150 years of this historic anthem, today’s combined brass band procession in Kataka reflects our unity, solidarity, and love for the motherland.”
The event witnessed active participation from officials of the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, office-bearers of Sanskar Bharati, and members of various cultural organisations across Kataka.
