CM Mohan Charan Majhi is to inaugurate Bali Yatra in Cuttack. The iconic trade fair showcases Odisha’s ancient trade relations with several countries and features cultural events, stalls, and amusement rides.The iconic trade fair is scheduled to continue till November 22.Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, commemorating Odisha ‘s ancient trade relations with several countries of the world, has many attractions this year including a South East Asia pavilion, wide varieties of merry-go-rounds by Infinity World, a poster gallery of Odia films, and many more.
According to sources, a total of over 2,500 stalls have been erected at the Upper Ground and Lower Ground, including around 500 stalls by ORMAS. Scream Tower ride will be an added attraction, which has been introduced for the first time. About 32 persons can take a ride at a time. Tsunami and Frish-B are a few more amusement rides.
Cuttack in Cuttack’ pavilion in Bali Yatra will carry a glimpse of the historical journey of Odia films. Old and classic Odia films including ‘Sita Bibaha’, ‘Heera Neela’, Gapa Hele Bi Sata’, Chinha Achinha’, will be screened at the trade fair every evening.
Folk art, folk dance, and cultural programmes will also be held at the trade fair.