The
historic Bali Yatra started in Cuttack city on November 28. It was inaugurated
by chief minister Naveen Patnaik. He hailed the rich maritime heritage of
Odisha and recalled the state's trade ties with Bali, Sumatra, Java and Sri
Lanka at the function.
Hundreds
of people thronged the fair venue on the Mahanadi riverbed to get a feel of the
state's rich art, craft and cuisine. Traders from Odisha and outside have set
up around 1,300 stalls that are selling stone and bamboo household items like
sila, chaki, kula, and tokei to latest electronic gadgets at the fair and on
the paths leading to the ground. There were also stalls selling the famous dahi
vada-alu dum and thunka puri that people look forward to savour at Bali Yatra.
Elaborate
police arrangements have also been made. This year, the administration is
focusing on organising grand cultural programmes to highlight the rich culture
of the state. It has also come up with a special pavilion for the
differently-abled people for the first time this year. Besides, the local civic
body has emphasized on observing a polythene-free festival and accordingly the
traders have been strictly asked to avoid use of polythene bags, plastic cups,
glasses and plates.
The
day also marked Kartik Purnima when people floated boats in different water
bodies of the state. Source: ToI
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