The Singapore Odia community is a non-political, non-profit, and voluntary community formed in Singapore. Founded in 1998 by a small group of Odia expatriates, its mission is to create a sense of Odia belongingness among Odia people living in Singapore.
The Odia community in Singapore's key focus is to promote socio-cultural activities in Singapore and promote Odisha's culture and heritage.
Odia Society of Singapore strives to promote the rich cultural heritage of Odisha in Singapore and provides an opportunity for Odia expatriates living in Singapore for social gathering to retain its "Odisha connection".
Odia Society of Singapore organizes two key social gatherings every year, bringing the community together in celebration.
Utkal Divas is the main event to remember and celebrate the birth of Odisha state. The community gathers with great enthusiasm, cultural programs, traditional Odia food, and festivities that honour the rich heritage of Odisha.
Ganesh Puja is celebrated in honour of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. The community comes together for prayers, bhajans, and festive celebrations that strengthen spiritual and social bonds.
Apart from the two major events, the Odia Society of Singapore also celebrates a variety of other festivals throughout the year.
The Odia festival celebrating womanhood and the onset of monsoon.
The festival of colours, celebrated with joy and vibrant community gatherings.
The festival of lights, celebrated with diyas, sweets, and festive cheer.
Apart from organizing social gatherings, Odia Society of Singapore also actively gets involved in raising relief funds to support natural calamities — such as cyclone, flood, and other disasters — demonstrating the community's commitment to compassion and solidarity.
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