Patna: The Department of Art, Culture and Youth has officially announced that it will be organizing a state-level ‘Bihar Kala Utsav’ in Patna this October. The three-day festival aims to provide a platform for emerging artists from all districts to showcase their talent in various fields like painting, folk music, classical dance, and theatre. An official from the department stated that applications for participation will be invited online starting next month, with the goal of discovering and nurturing the rich artistic heritage of the state.