The Fragrance of the Soil in the Desert : First Nuakhai Festival Celebrated in Kuwait with Grandeur.
Cuttack: For the first time the major harvest festival of Western Odisha, Nuakhai was celebrated with great pomp and splendour in the distant desert country of Kuwait. The event titled “Nuakhai Bhetghat and Nabanna Bhakshan” was organised by the Kuwait Odisha Association (KOA) within the premises of the Indian Embassy.The first-ever celebration began with an invocation to Maa Samaleswari and the offering of prasad.The programme featured Odissi,Sambalpuri and tribal folk dances along with devotional Sankirtan performances.Members of the Odia diaspora and their families exchanged Nuakhai greetings and celebrated their cultural heritage together.On this occasion,several prominent personalities, including President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,conveyed their greetings and best wishes to the Odias residing in Kuwait through special messages.Indian Ambassador Parmita Tripathi attended the event and appreciated the program.KOA President Asimananda Mund thanked all the supporters and collaborators who contributed to the successful organisation of the event.
Reported by Srikant Beura
