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ସ୍ୱାଗତ Welcome
We bring together people connected by Odia heritage across Franconia, Germany, to celebrate our culture, share our festivals and build friendships for families old and new.
Rooted in Odisha. Connected in Franconia.
ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ
ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ସ୍ୱାମୀ ନୟନପଥଗାମୀ ଭବତୁ ମେ
From the Jagannathashtakam: “Lord Jagannath, may you appear before my eyes.”
Language, art, dance, music and cuisine of Odisha
Families, students, professionals and newcomers
Festivals, gatherings and shared memories
With one another and the wider German community
Passing our heritage to the next generation
Thousands of kilometres from Odisha, our language, traditions, food, festivals, and shared memories continue to bring us together.
Odia Society of Franconia is a place to celebrate our roots, build friendships, and create lasting connections for our families and future generations.
New to the region?
Franconia (known as Franken in German) is a distinct cultural, historical, and linguistic region in the centre and south of Germany, primarily located in northern Bavaria.
It is the home we share: Odia families, students and professionals building a life here while staying close to our roots in Odisha.
Nuremberg is the unofficial capital and the largest city of Franconia.
Events
We are planning the next gatherings. Please check back soon.
What brings us together
Raja Parba, Rath Yatra, Utkal Dibasa and Nuakhai, celebrated together, far from home.
Odia stories, songs and letters for every age, and a shared sense of where we come from.
Picnics, potlucks and festive evenings where new friendships begin.
Space for children and students to learn, perform and lead.
Odissi and folk dance, devotional and folk music, pithas and home cooking.
Neighbours helping neighbours, and many hands making each event possible.
Our cultural roots
From the stone wheel of Konark to the chariots of Puri, from the curve of an Odissi tribhangi to the first bite of poda pitha, Odisha’s culture is a living inheritance.
Explore culture & heritage
Gallery
Get involved
Our community channels are being set up. In the meantime, the contact form reaches the organisers directly.
