Bali Yatra, the ancient maritime festival of Odisha, is poised to enter the global spotlight as it makes its historic debut in the British Parliament this November. For the first time, the centuries-old celebration will open at the House of Lords on 14 November, with a dynamic two-day program bringing together international leaders, scholars, and cultural influencers under the banner ‘Ancient Maritime Glory to Sustainable Futures’.

The festivities will continue on 15 November with an international trade fair and cultural gala in Croydon.

Odisha, once known as Kalinga, was a distinguished maritime force as far back as 400 BCE. Its pioneering Sadhabas navigated the legendary Boita ships, forging active trade and diplomatic links with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Thailand, an early ex

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