By Aadyasha News 
London/New Delhi, .: Odisha Society of United Kingdom (OSUK) celebrated its 46th Anniversary with much pomp and massive fanfare. The venue of the Two days long Ceremony at lush green picturesque Maidenhead in Berkshire County of London was aesthetically and elegantly decked up befitting to the grand occasion. The entire ambience took the shape of a mini Odisha with all authenticity and uniqueness. The Mega Event was a salutation to the essence, excellence and ebullience of Odisha and Odias. Nearly thousand members, office bearers and well wishers of OSUK along with their family members gathered here to celebrate the close bonding and strong brotherhood of Odia community on a single platform. The Supreme Summit provided an unique and uncommon opportunity for OSUK’s stakeholders to display evolution of united leadership, celebration of community’s achievements and establishment of Odia pride.
The Convention Commenced with the lighting of ceremonial lamps in front of the idols of Mahaprabhu Jagannath and Maa Samalei. Presenting Welcome Speech President of OSUK, Biswajit Pradhan appreciated the overwhelming support extended by Odia Diaspora in UK towards the activities of OSUK. The Annual Report presented by Secretary of OSUK Sukanta Sahu and Accounts details placed by Treasurer Kishore Dash during the AGM was approved unanimously. Addressing the gathering Chief Guest MP Virender Sharma, Guests Of Honour Mayor Mandy Brar, Councillor Gurch Singh, Mr. Ajay Thakur from High Commission of India, Padmashree Adwaita Gadanayak, Chairman Suvadra Art Gallery Surya Rath and Ex-MD ICICI Bank Loknath Mishra lauded the noble initiatives of OSUK to keep the Odia culture and traditions alive in the Western World. Dr Nishebita Das was warmly felicitated by the invited Guests for her sterling role in strengthening OSUK. OSUK’s Souvenir entitled Naba Gunjara designed and edited by Journal Secretary Dr Rajinder Singh got released by the Guests .
Some outstanding achievers were awarded during the Celebration. They include Rekha Senapati, Sushmita Rajhansa, Sandhya Mahapatra, Resma Mahapatra, Ragini Mohanty, Dr Lipsita Patnaik, Dr Sahadev Swain, Dr Jayashree Nanda, Dr Aditya Singh, Anushree Pattnaik, Siba Ranjan Biswal, Satyanarayan Das, Dr Jayasmita Mishra, Mithila Mohanty, Sanjit Kumar Nayak, Subas Pradhan, Dr Debashis Panda, Srikanth Padhi, Dr Smruti Ranjan, Dr Pitabas Mishra, Salil Das, Dr Ramesh Rautray, Nilamadhab Kar, Chinmayi Nath, Dr Kali Mishra, Dr Adyasha Das, Sunayna Suvarna Nanda, Arun Lewis, Aayona Das and Sragvi Sethi. Instituted in memory of Professor Raju Sarangi, the awards were sponsored by his daughter Milly Mishra.
The Special attraction of the Convention was a Colourful Cultural Extravaganza presented by upcoming and established artistes of Ollywood and U.K. The Highlights of the Supersonic Show was the stellar performances by Star actor Kuna Tripathy, Ollywood Hero Debasis Patra and Comedy King Papu Pom Pom. Particularly audiences were completely moved and mesmerised by Kuna Tripathy’s Spellbinding narration of Shiva Stotra and Debasis Patra’s electrifying dance with Dr Sumita Nayak on stage. The other notable performances were Odissi Dance by Tulika Tripathy and Prem Sahoo, Sambalpuri by Team Utkalika led by Subhashree Sahoo, Music by Ipseeta Panda, Dr Kapilmeet Kaur and Kuldeep Pattnaik and Bhajan by Mousumi Mishra. The Festival also figured painting and sports competitions, interactive workshops and fashion parade highlighting Ramoli Creations. Jas Live Digital provided technical support on stage. Ace Anchors Dishita Rout and Subhashree Sahoo ably conducted the proceedings of the cultural progra…