Annual Day Celebration of Odisha Social & Cultural Organization Held in Saudi Arabia

Khordha: The 15th annual day celebration of Riyadh Odisha Social,Cultural Organization (Roza), an association of Odia people living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been celebrated. An illusion of a miniature Odisha outside Odisha was created in the festive environment. For the past 15 years, Roja has been consistently celebrating culture and social responsibility. Mr. Abu Mathen Georg Deputy Chief of Mission of the Indian Embassy, was the Chief Guest of the event. First Secretary Mrs. Manusmriti, Second Secretary Moin Akhtar and Sharat Kumar Nayak and Chairman of ASMAC Group Dr. Dev Mohanty, Founder of Secureize Group Simant Patnaik and renowned singer Anindita Das were the guests of honour. President of Roza, Saroj Kumar Panigrahi and Advisor Debasish Raut honored the guests with bouquets of flowers . The program started after lighting the lamp by the guests. Dr. Dev Mohanty, the guide of the association, gave the message of the Odia Asmita and Gourab Gatha. Executive Member Mr. Fazal Haque highlighted the continuous journey of 15 years of Roza. On this occasion, souvenirs were unveiled by the guests. All the programs presented at the festival were very impressive. Children, youth and adults took part in Odissi, Sambaluri, modern dance and other performances, which were enjoyed by more than 500 spectators. Dr. Chandana Patnaik, Deepika Panigrahi Deepika Patra and Mehbis Geelani shouldered the burden of dance direction well. Two other major cities of Saudi Arabia, the Jubael Odia Organization of Utkalika and the Kalingan Odia Organization of Dammar, which were invited, also performed mind-blowing dances as a form of friendship. The melodious music of the guest singer Ms. Anindita Das enthralled the audience. The chief guest Mr. George lauded Rozas efforts towards Utkal traditions. All the workers of “Roza” worked hard to make the program grand success.

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