India, Nov. 12 -- The historic Bali Yatra in Kataka city, a symbol of Odisha's glorious maritime heritage and age-old trading links with Southeast Asian countries, will showcase the deep-rooted cultural connections between Odisha and Indonesia's Bali.

This was revealed by Odia Language Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Thursday.

"A major highlight of this year's Bali Yatra will be the special presentation of the historical and cultural relationship between Odisha and Indonesia's Bali. The festival will showcase the shared cultural heritage, traditional practices and historical links that developed through centuries of maritime trade and exchanges between the two regions," said the Minister.

According to the Ministe...