A youth delegation from Sri lanka and South Korea visited Utkal University of Culture here on August 10 as part of the International Youth Exchange Programme under the auspices of Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Around 20 delegates from South Korea and 12 delegates from Sri lanka were part of the delegation. After visiting places of historic importance in Bhubaneswar and Puri, they visited the university. A welcome ceremony was organised by the university, where the delegates were felicitated.
University VC Prof DN Jena presided over the function and highlighted about the historic, cultural and religious ties among India, Sri lanka and South Korea. He hoped that such exchange programmes will further strengthen the relationship among these countries. Registrar Dr Suman Das gave the welcome address and PG Teaching Department Head Prof NK Mishra proposed vote of thanks. The students under the guidance of Dr Sangita Gosain welcomed the delegates in a traditional manner by offering flower and sandal paste.
After the meeting, the delegates visited the Departments of Performing Art and Visual Art and had interaction with the students on a variety of issues. The delegation was accompanied by the senior officer of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports IB lenka and Programme Coordinator Nibedita Acharya.