Cuttack Bali Jatra expected to draw around 70 lakh visitors

Cuttack (14/11/2024): The Cuttack Bali Jatra of Cuttack is expected to draw around 70 lakh visitors, according to district administration estimates.

This year's event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi in the evening of November 14. Renowned artists from across the country will perform in various cultural events. Thirteen guests from Southeast Asian countries will attend the festival. Chemical sprinkling will be used to control dust. The Bali Jatra festival commemorates the ancient maritime trade links between Odisha and Southeast Asia.

It's a celebration of the state's rich cultural heritage and its historical connections with other countries.