Nua Khai Vetghat Celebration in Dubai
Sambalpur: The Nuakhai Vetghat program has been celebrated in Dubai by the UAE Nuakhai family with great show and pomp. Organizers claim that this is the biggest event organized outside India for Nuakhai. For this, the theater in the Indian Embassy was converted into a mini Odisha.
Hundreds of Odia people living in different cities of the UAE participated in the event dressed in colorful Sambalpuri clothes. Together with mother Samleswari’s worship, everyone ate Nabanna Prasad made from new grains from Bijepur. Men, women, and children also participated in the cultural program. A Sambalpuri song, dance, and fashion show was held. A special team from Abu Dhabi was involved in this event.
IFS officer Tadu Mamu attended as the chief guest and praised the unique program. Music coordinator Durga Madhav Panda from West Odisha and comedy star Yogesh Jojo joined the program as special guests. People were enthralled by their music and entertainment. Finally, there was a spread of various Sambalpurii dishes including Ambil. Audiences from all over the world enjoyed the new meeting through Facebook and YouTube Live.