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Detailed explanation-1: -National Tribal Dance Festival is one of Chhattisgarh’s grand festivals which celebrates diverse tribal communities and their culture not just in India but from across the globe. It is organised under the Tourism and Culture Department of Chhattisgarh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Artists from across the world take part in the 3rd Edition of National Tribal Dance Festival in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on the event of state foundation day.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Raipur event was attended by more than 1500 tribal artists from around the world. When Raipur’s Science College grounds were converted completely to canvas pavilions for the third edition of the National Tribal Dance Festival earlier this month, about 50, 000 thronged the entrance from 7 pm onwards.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sikkim won the top prize in the ‘dance on traditional occasions and rituals’, while Odisha and Jharkhand teams won the second and third prizes respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -The tribal artists hailing from Mozambique, Mongolia, Tongo, Russia, Indonesia, Maldives, Serbia, New Zealand, and Egypt will perform at the festival. This time, two themes have been decided for the festival. The first theme is ‘Tribal dance on Harvesting’ and the second theme is ‘Tribal Traditions and Customs’.