March 13, 2018 TnH Global

‘The Pride and Glory of Bali Yatra’ book launched at the Embassy of Indonesia, Delhi

‘Rediscovering India International Of Yore’, an initiative of Resource Indica : Roots & Revelations, In collaboration with the Embassy of the republic of Indonesia, New Delhi, presented ‘The Pride And Glory Of Bali-yatra’ on 7th March 2018. ‘Rediscovering India International Of Yore’ is a never before initiative that is driven by the glorious maritime history of India; and one that is fuelled by Indian cultural inﬂuence across South-East Asia.

‘Bali-yatra’, meaning ‘Voyage To Bali’, is a popular festival, in Odisha, that commemorates a traditional farewell that used to be accorded to the brave sea-farers of yore on the eve of their annual voyage to Bali. And ‘The Pride & Glory Of Bali-yatra‘, the first of the ‘Rediscovering India International Of Yore‘ series of multimedia projects on this traffic of commerce and culture, is dedicated to throw new light on the impact of Indian tradition and culture on the face of the land in Indonesia and in the minds and hearts of people in the far away island of Bali, Indonesia.

The launch-event of the heritage tours, held at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, New Delhi, this evening, included the release of ‘The Pride And Glory Of Bali-yatra’ Coffee-table Book and Documentary Film which were followed by a live performance by traditional Balinese dancers and a ‘ﬂavours of Indonesia’ dinner.

The coffee-table book and documentary ﬁlm were put together by Sudip Sen, Director, Resource Indica : Roots & Revelations, after much research and many visits to South-East Asia to interact with people and shoot there; and the heritage tours is being organised by his company ‘Resource Indica Pvt Ltd‘ – in association with Indonesia Tourism and partner Destination Management Companies and tour operators.

At the launch of event, His Excellency, Mr Sidharto Suryodipuro, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, New Delhi stated, “I am an Indonesian by birth and nationality and feel privileged to represent my country here in India – a country we believe much of our heritage and culture came from”. “I am happy to present this unique project that highlights Indian cultural inﬂuence in Indonesia – a name that literally means ‘Indian Islands’ – and will, naturally, interest Indians at large”, he added.

‘Rediscovering India International Of Yore’ is dedicated to rekindle the spirit of adventure and enterprise”, said Sudip Sen, Director, Resource Indica Pvt Ltd, “and the objective is to make Indians look at South-East Asia with new eyes and see so much of India in a region that used to be known, in colonial times, as East Indies, Indes Orientales, or simply, Greater India”.

The Heritage Tours will, therefore, retrace the good old trade routes and offer great new travel experiences. And what will really make a difference and set these tour packages apart are the exclusive itineraries and many additions for the curious traveller. Welcome aboard on a modern-day ‘Bali-yatra’ to ‘Rediscovering India International Of Yore’.