The Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the foreign missions organised various events and cultural performances as India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. Indian Diaspora across the world participated in these events with great zeal and enthusiasm.
A friendly cricket match was played between India and Australia High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa as part of National Day celebrations. Notably, India's Republic Day and Australia's National Day falls on 26 January. In his message on Twitter, Australian Prime Minister Morrison extended his greetings, also in Hindi, to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. "Australia and India enjoy a wonderful friendship. While we celebrate #AustraliaDay today, I also extend my very best wishes to my good friend @narendramodi and all Indians on #RepublicDayIndia," Morrison tweeted.
Charge d'affaires of the Indian Embassy in Beijing Dr. Acquino Vimal hoisted the tricolour at the embassy premises and read President Ram Nath Kovind's address which was followed by cultural events. The ceremony was restricted to only officials of the embassy in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the Chinese capital.
In Singapore, the Indian High Commission virtually celebrated the Republic Day. Acting High Commissioner Siddhartha Nath read the president's message to the Indian community through social media. Performance of students from Indian schools in Singapore was also shared through social media.
The High Commission to Brunei celebrated the 73rd Republic Day in the morning at the Chancery premises. Despite heavy torrential rains, more than 100 members of the Indian Diaspora and friends of India attended the function.
On the occasion, at the Indian High Commission to New Zealand, High Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi launched a handbook titled Exporting to New Zealand. The report has been prepared jointly by High Commission to New Zealand and Duco Consultancy.
The majestic Baths of Diocletian, dating back to the IV century in Rome, is illuminated with tricolor lighting. Chancery and India House were also illuminated and looked resplendent in tricolor at Atlanta.
In South Korea, Korean traditional musical instrument Gayageum performance was held by Gimhae City Gayageum Orchestra.
Angola Embassy lighted up in tricolour to celebrate 73rd Republic Day of India which also celebrates the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
From members of the Congress to industry leaders, from scientists and educators to Diaspora & students, greetings poured in on social media platform Twitter from the United States.
Jamaica organized a Free Medical Camp in Mandeville to celebrate India’s Republic Day.
Embassy of India, Prague, Czech Republic held Republic Day celebrations with more than 100 Czech nationals on 22.01.22 at Strilky 'the Yoga Village' as part of #AKAM with the theme: Yoga and wellness during Covid pandemic.
The Indian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco in association with Moroccan Ministry of Culture & local cultural association ANAMA organized an event in Casablanca showcasing Indianculture, handicrafts & textiles.