Pala is one of the very popular folk dances in
Odisha. Pala is a unique form of
play presentation with high degree of literary excellence. Pala is the source
of language, music, dance, art and a social messenger. Once upon a time it is
described as mass media that is the main medium of entertainment. The time when
there was no facility of transportation and communication, Pala played the important
role of media. Be it freedom fight or linguistic movement, Pala played key
role. When there was no means for entertainment, Pala provided strong cultural
entertainment. Although it is connected with mythology, Pala is often found to
maintain religious peace. Pala plays a considerable role in contributing
national, international literary knowledge to common illiterate mass. Today
villagers know about Sarala Das, Jagannath Das, Shakespeare, Byron, and the
credit goes to our Pala performers. They play the role of mass teachers. The
trend continues till today.
