Patriotic fervour gripped Indians across the world as they celebrated the 68th Republic Day by unfurling the Tricolour and organising cultural festivities.
In Beijing, Indian envoy Vijay Gokhale unfurled the tricolour at the Indian Embassy where a large number of expats had gathered. After unfurling the flag, Gokhale read the President Pranab Mukherjee's message followed by a cultural programme and screening of a short movie on 'A Day in the life of India'. In Shanghai, Consul General Prakash Gupta hoisted the tricolour in the presence of large gathering of Indian expats and families at the the Indian Consulate.
Indian students from Suzhou medical college also took part in the ceremony.
In Guangzhou, Consul General YK Sailas Thangal hoisted the national flag. A number of Indian expats and their families took part in the ceremony.
In Nepal, Indian Embassy in Kathmandu organised a function during which Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae felicitated 14 Bhu Pus, widows and next of kins of deceased soldiers of Indian Armed Forces by distributing cheques worth Rs 3.75 crore and a blanket each from Defence Attache, Welfare Fund.
Two Ambulances was presented to a 'Bhu Puu' organisation in Nepal. India also donated 20 ambulances and 4 buses to various hospitals, non-profitable charitable organisations and educational institutions of different districts of Nepal to mark the occasion.
Rae also hosted a reception in the Indian Embassy ground.
In Egypt, members of the Indian community as well Egyptian friends of India and students of Indian language at the The MACIC attended the celebrations held at the India House premises in Zamalek.