Bhubaneswar to host World Congress of Poets in Oct 2019

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.

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 #Smart City’s position as a global destination; happy to extend support for the prestigious meet,” he posted on Twitter.