London: Bali Jatra, the iconic maritime festival commemorating trade and cultural exchange between Odisha and Southeast Asian countries, made its debut at the British Parliament on Friday-Saturday.

The centuries-old celebration under the theme, ‘Global South Maritime Heritage Summit 2025’, was jointly organised by the Odisha Society of United Kingdom (OSUK) and and Xpertnest at the House of Lords. Held against the tranquil setting of the River Thames, this landmark event marked a historic milestone for the global Odia community, bringing the spirit of Odisha’s maritime legacy to one of the world’s most influential seats of democracy, an OSUK release said. ADVERTISEMENT

The day commenced with an Odissi dance performance, gracefully capturing the spirit of Odisha’s maritime traditions and

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