The KIIT University here is set to host the Odia Poets Conclave as part of the First World Odia Language Conference 2024 on February 4 and 5 in collaboration with the State Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture.
The main event, first World Odia Language Conference 2024 is a celebration of the antiquity and continuity of Odia, which is one of the six classical languages of India.
KIIT & KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta has expressed gratitude to the State Government and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for entrusting KIIT with the responsibility of organising the Odia Poets Conclave.
The conference will discuss in detail how the classical language Odia can be made more popular. About 400 poets, both local and international, are expected to participate in the conclave. The primary focus will be to celebrate the richness of Odia poetry. The event in its first day will feature intellectual dialogues, addressing the evolution and significance of Odia poetry in the contemporary era.
The first day of the conference will include poetry recitations in different cohorts like Rural Poetry, Modern Poetry, Ancient Poetry, Lyric Poetry and Patriotic Poetry. Besides, an innovative session has been planned to showcase integration of poetry with music, dance and art. On the second day, a special panel session on translation is scheduled.
