Bhubaneswar: Bali Yatra was celebrated in London by the Odia diaspora on Friday and Saturday. A Global South Maritime Heritage Summit was organised at the House of Lords on Friday that not only traced historical voyages of the ‘sadhabas' (sailors) but the tradition's relevance in the present world. The second day celebrated Odisha's culture and tradition at Riddlesdown Collegiate, Croydon. "As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2025, every Indian abroad is a brand ambassador of our state and our nation. This summit at the UK Parliament is a remarkable opportunity to showcase Odisha's maritime heritage and India's re-emerging leadership in the world economy.

Source: The Times November 16, 2025 21:50 UTC