The exhibition organized for the Indian diaspora at Janata Maidan will be open to the general public till January 12 evening.
In honour of Swami Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary on January 12th, which is also celebrated as National Youth Day, the exhibition will be available for visitors until the evening of Sunday, January 12th, said the Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha Smt Pravati Parida.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit the exhibition and enjoy various cultural programs.
ଜନତା ମଇଦାନ ରେ ପ୍ରବାସୀ ଭାରତୀୟ ମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ହୋଇଥିବା ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀ ଆଜିଠାରୁ ଦୁଇଦିନ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସାଧାରଣ ଜନତାମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଖୋଲା ରହିବ। ବହୁତ ସୁନ୍ଦର ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀ ସହିତ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ର ମଜ୍ଜା ନେବାକୁ ଅନୁରୋଧ। pic.twitter.com/ZAq1EBXltf
— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) January 10, 2025
Later, it was informed that these exhibition stalls will be open from 10.00 am tomorrow, 11.01.2025.
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations witnessed a grand showcase of Odisha’s art, culture and heritage at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar.
The pavilion features thematic displays on Jagannath culture, Manabasa Gurubar, Dol Purnima and Odisha’s timeless maritime tradition.
The Exhibition hall also highlighted various aspects of Odia culture, including classical and folk dances, traditional crafts and festivals. It also featured a detailed depiction of Odisha’s history, from the Kalinga War to the Paika Rebellion and the state’s journey towards recognition as a separate state in 1936. The cultural richness of Odisha was further showcased through photographs of Rath Yatra, Sunabesha and the iconic Konark Wheel.
The pavilion displayed notable artefacts such as Pipili’s Chandua, Pattachitra, Sambalpuri sarees and traditional handlooms, alongside Odisha’s tribal heritage, local crafts and music.
Additionally, the digital representation of the ancient maritime trade journeys of “Sadhabas” drew particular attention.
A digital quiz section on Odisha’s history, festivals and tourism destinations was also there at the exhibition hall, creating a captivating experience for visitors, including Pravasi Bharatiyas.
A comprehensive digital encyclopedia on Odisha was also placed by the Department of Odia Language, and Literature, offering in-depth knowledge to all Pravasi Bharatiyas.
The Odisha Exhibition Hall stands as a testament to the state’s vibrant traditions, offering visitors a holistic experience of its cultural grandeur. Through innovative displays and interactive elements, the exhibition successfully established itself as a centre of attraction at this year’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
