World Congress of Poets in Bhubaneswar next year

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Nov 11, 2018 at 4:06 PM Updated On : Nov 12, 2018 at 1:25 PM

Bhubaneswar: After Hockey World Cup 2018, the denizens of State capital will witness another international event here next year.

A delegation of World Academy of Arts & Culture led by Ernesto Kahan met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at State Secretariat on Saturday to discuss for holding the World Congress of Poets in Bhubaneswar in October 2019.

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During the meeting, Patnaik also assured the team to extend all support for the prestigious literary meet in Odisha capital.

The proposal from the World Academy of Arts & Culture indicates that Bhubaneswar is now a global destination for holding international programmes.

Taking to a microblogging site, the CM also expressed his pleasure to interact with the delegation over the event.

“Delighted to meet team from World Academy of Art & Culture led by Prof. Ernesto Kahan. Their proposition to hold the World Congress of Poets in #Bhubaneswar in Oct’ 2019 confirms the #SmartCity’s position as a global destination; happy to extend support for the prestigious meet,” he posted on Twitter.