Every aspect of our health is interconnected. Staying active on a consistent basis is a great way to release tension, stress, build muscle, and be in an all-around better mood. Congresswoman Norton introduced National Dance Day as a resolution, with the goal of promoting artistic expression and exercise.Дance is also a great way to improve both emotional and mental health as well. Nigel Lythgoe, co-creator of вЂњSo You Think You Can DanceвЂќ and the co-founder of American Dance Movement, partnered with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton to start this holiday 10 years ago. Up until 2019, the day was observed in July however, 2020 will be the second time that it will be officially observed on the third Saturday in September. It was officially launched in 2010, by national dance fans - both politicos and dance extraordinaires. Hitting the dance floor is not only an artistic outlet, but helps to improve muscle tone, bone density, balance, flexibility, and strength. This engaging discussion delved into the avenues that can be created to popularize the cuisine of Chhattisgarh and encourage food entrepreneurs.This groovy day was created to help encourage Americans to enjoy the art of movement, as a creative outlet to promote a healthy lifestyle.

In the panel `Popularizing Local Cuisine` Manish Mehrotra, the Celebrity Chef of the renowned restaurant Indian Accent Anoothi Vishal, Culinary Historian, Author, and Curator Prateek Sadhu, Executive Chef and Co-owner of Mumbai-based restaurant Masque and Raziya Shaikh, Director of Bastar Foods talked about the ways in which local cuisine can be highlighted to enhance the tourist experience. Panelists Ayush Shrivastav and Gaurav Kushwaha, Founders of Lokabazar.in Bastar`s first handicraft e-commerce start-up Rashmi Dhanwani, Founder of Art X Company Chaitsi Ahuja, Founder of Brown Living and Asif Khan, Founder of Nature Escape, discussed how digital platforms can be combined with traditional crafts to create opportunities for artisans to explore new markets.ДЇood is an important way of retaining a cultural identity. Tribal art and crafts and the market talked about the need for revival and preservation of traditional crafts. In the panel discussion `Responsible Tourism in the Post-Covid World`, Yashwant Kumar, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Jeet Singh Arya, Founder of travel start-up `Unexplored Bastar` Sunny and Deeptie Raj, owners of the eco-resort Bhoramdeo Jungle Retreat and Anjuna Dhir, Executive Director, The Responsible Tourism Society of India, moderated by Yasmin Kidwai, Festival Curator and Event Director highlighted on the need to create valuable experiences for domestic tourists and the importance of making tourism sustainable by involving local communities. The first day of the conclave delved into topics from responsible tourism to tribal art and craft, and the market to popularizing local cuisine and wellness. The Tribal conclave, an important component of the festival is a confluence of experts, scholars and practitioners to explore new ideas that can create opportunities for the tribal communities of Chhattisgarh.

International participation featured dance groups from the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland), Nigeria, Mali, Palestine and Uzbekistan who introduced the audiences to their respective cultures through their high-energy dance forms.

Indian national dance