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Bhubaneswar: Odia Society of Ireland celebrated its 15th annual Kumar Purnima event at Faugh’s GAA, Dublin on November 5. The event was attended by well over 100 Odia families living in Ireland. Odia Society has been instrumental in promoting Odia heritage and culture within the Irish society by organising events such as Rath Yatra and Raja as well screening Odia Movies such as Pratiksha and Mind Games. P
President of the Society Sambit Misra in his opening speech welcomed guests and members to the annual event. He also chronicled the evolution of the society from 10 families to over 100 families and thanked new members who recently moved to Ireland and have become part of this big Odia family and are celebrating these events together.
The event started with Lord Jagannath’s arti, and Kumar Purnima songs followed by cultural programs performed by members of Odia community.
Kids and adults performed Odia Bhajan, Odissi Dance as well as Bollywood music and songs. There was also a professional choregraphed fashion show which showcased Odisha Handloom with participants wearing pasapalli, patachitra dresses amongst others. Chief Guest of the afternoon Tom Moriarty, Principal of National School narrated his life experience as an immigrant in New York and stressed the importance of maintaining cultural heritage, values, and tradition in a foreign land.
Attendees also enjoyed sumptuous Odisha inspired lunch with delicacies such as dahibara aloodam, kheeri and metha. The event continued well into the night with special band and DJ performances and night ended with fireworks enjoyed by one and all.
In his closing remarks the Secretary of the Society Sourjit Moharana thanked all the volunteers without for their hard work to make the event successful as well reiterated that that such events are a legacy that will keep the next generation living in Ireland rooted to Odia culture as well keep our traditions alive for years to come. Everyone present at the event were enthralled by the showcase of talent, food and culture that left a lasting impression in their minds.
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