Embassy of Indonesia to participate in historic Bali Jatra this year

The Embassy of Indonesia will participate in the historic Bali Jatra to be held at Cuttack in November this year.

Bali Jatra is organized every year to celebrate the maritime history of Odisha and its ancient trading links with Bali in Indonesia.

Tourism Director Nirmal Chandra Mishra said the Embassy has evinced interest to participate in the annual trade fair of the State to commemorate the historic relations between Odisha and Indonesia.

The Embassy, which will celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Indonesia this year, will be taking part in the Bali Jatra for the first time, said Tourist officer RK Patnaik.

Cuttack Collector has been asked to provide a stall to the Embassy where its officials will promote this cultural link.

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