Bhubaneswar, Nov. 22: Raahgiri is all set to make a comeback next Sunday, and this time it promises to be much more fun.

The authorities is giving residents an opportunity to win a cash prize of Rs 5,000 for suggesting a new name for the event.

Following feedback from participants that many want a new name for the event, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has started a contest on its official Facebook page - Bhubaneswar Smart City - where citizens can suggest new names for Raahgiri. In order to take part in the contest, users have to submit their suggestions in the message box on the official page.

According to the contest guidelines, the suggested name should reflect the essence of the event, which not only promotes clean and green energy by encouraging non-motorised transport, but also encourages recreational, community, leisure activities and use of streets in a safe way.

The event aims to make people aware of the need to use less polluting modes of conveyance.

Participants can also send their suggestions on the WhatsApp number 9937033393. They can also submit their entries at the civic body's communication cell. The contest is open till Thursday midnight. The winner will be announced on Friday on the corporation's Facebook page.

"The move aims to add excitement to the next edition of the event. With a new name, the weekly event's second season will be more exciting," said the Bhubaneswar Development Authority's additional commissioner (enforcement) Bhabani Chayani.

After holding the event for 27 weeks, the city administration had discontinued Raahgiri because of rains in September. The authorities, who had decided to resume the event from coming Sunday, also planned to begin a talent hunt and storytelling sessions, which would be co-ordinated by Ollywood personalities such as Akash Das Nayak and Anu Choudhury.

While the event managers at Raahgiri will organise registration for the new talents in various fields such as dance, music, mimicry and other performing arts, the talent hunt, named "Raahgiri Got Talent" aims to discover talents among the participants.

The people registering their names would be called for various rounds of auditions and those selected would get the opportunity to perform on stage during the subsequent Raahgiri events.

"The idea is to provide a platform to amateur artistes, so that people with crea-tivity are identified," said Chayani.

"Raahgiri is a great event that motivates people to save the environment by opting for non-motorised transport. The city administration deserves praise for organising it the way it is being done. The event maintains a balance between entertainment and serious environmental concerns. I am happy that it is making a comeback," said Rasulgarh resident Niraj Rout.