Bhubaneswar: The Odisha capital is all set to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, from January 8 to 10.
While Prime Minister Naredra Modi will inaugurate the 18th edition of the convention on January 9, chief guest President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo will address the gathering virtually.
The theme of this year’s convention is ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat’ and Indian diaspora members from over 50 different countries have registered to participate in it. The event will feature four themed exhibitions: the universal legacy of the Ramayana, the diaspora’s contribution to technology and Viksit Bharat, Indian migrants from Mandvi, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman, and the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.
These apart, multiple events are lined up in the state capital, coinciding with the event.
* Ekamra Utsav – January 5-16 – 📍Exhibition Ground, Unit – III
* Adivasi Mela – January 5-16 – 📍 Exhibition Ground, Unit – III
* Ekamra Kanan Flower Show : January 7-11 – 📍 Ekamra Kanan Botanical Garden, Nayapalli
* Rajarani Music Festival : January 7-11 – 📍 Rajarani Temple, Old Town
* Mukteshwar Dance Festival : January 7-11 – 📍 Mukteswar Temple, Old Town
* Odissi Dance Festival : January 7-11 – 📍 Rabindra Mandap
* Night Flea Market: January 8-10 – 📍 Exhibition Ground, Unit – III
* Tribal Dance and Folk Art Festival : January 7-11 – Exhibition Ground, Unit – III
* Bhubaneswar Patha Utsav
January 12 at New Jagamara Road
January 19 at Infocity to Sikharchandi square.
* Chilika Bird Festival : January 6-12 – 📍 Chilika & Mangalajodi, Khurda
