The Odia Samaj Abu Dhabi celebrated Utkala Dibasa and its annual cultural festival, Utkarsh-2026, with great enthusiasm. The event featured Indian Ambassador Dr. Deepak Mittal and MLA Sofia Firdous as guests. Highlights included performances by singers Sashank Sekhar and Diptirekha Padhi, and comedian Yogesh Jojo. Over 500 members of the Odia community participated in the event, which showcased Odisha's rich heritage and culture in Abu Dhabi. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/odia-samaj-abu-dhabi-utkarsha-2026-cultural-festival-11859456 #creator program