Lieutenant Governor
attends Odisha Day ‘Utkala Dibasa’ celebration at Raj Bhawan
Odisha's rich cultural
heritage, ancient monuments, literature, visual, performing arts and rich
tapestry of traditions are contributing to the vibrant, unique and diverse
culture of our country: LG
The state is writing a new saga of progress. The people
are contributing enthusiastically in this development journey. I am confident
that Odisha will play a leading role in the journey towards developed India: LG
Sinha
JAMMU, APRIL 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha
attended the Odisha Day ‘Utkala Dibasa’ celebration, today.
Officials, Students, Faculty members from various
educational institutions and the people of Odisha living in J&K UT were the
special invitees for the commemorative event hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan
at Jammu.
While addressing the guests, the Lieutenant Governor
extended his felicitations and best wishes on the occasion of ‘Utkala Dibasa’.
“Odisha's rich cultural heritage, ancient monuments,
literature, visual, performing arts and rich tapestry of traditions are
contributing to the vibrant, unique and diverse culture of our country. I pray
for good health, well-being and prosperity of the people of this blessed land,”
the Lieutenant Governor said.
He paid tributes to the great luminaries from Odisha
and spoke on the contributions of various communities of the state to the
country’s folk, literature, handicrafts, customs and traditions.
“Odisha boasts rich literary tradition, incredibly
diverse cuisine, architectural heritage, handloom and handicrafts, sacred
festivals like Rath Yatra and it has also contributed three distinct schools of
dance to the rich culture of India.
The state is writing a new saga of progress. The
people are contributing enthusiastically in this development journey. I am
confident that Odisha will play a leading role in the journey towards developed
India,” the Lieutenant Governor said.