In honor of World Radio Day, observed on February 13, an artist from Puri, Odisha, crafted a replica of a 1980s radio using approximately 3,000 matchsticks. Saswat Ranjan Sahoo dedicated four days to meticulously create this intricate piece, resembling an old Panasonic stereo.
Sahoo expressed his support for radio programs through his artwork, encouraging people to regularly tune in. The replica, modeled after the Panasonic stereo, stands as a testament to the artist’s dedication and creativity. Sahoo explained, “In making this replica of the Panasonic stereo, I extend my support to all the radio programs and request all the people to listen to radio programs regularly. It took 4 days to build this replica using 3,130 matchsticks.”
World Radio Day, established by UNESCO on November 3, 2011, during its 36th conference, serves as an international day to highlight the significance of the radio medium. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized it as an international day in 2012. In celebration of the 10th anniversary, UNESCO has invited stations to explore three sub-themes: evolution, innovation, and connection.
