India’s High Commission celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day in Colombo yesterday (26).
It was on January 26, 1950 that the Indian Constitution – the world’s largest written Constitution-entered into force.
The Preamble to the Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
Acting High Commissioner Dr. Satyanjal Pandey unfurled India’s national flag at India House and inspected the Guard of Honour. Acting High Commissioner also read out excerpts of India’s President’s Republic Day address.
The event featured songs by the Sri Lanka Navy Band and a cultural programme organised by the High Commission’s cultural arm, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. India’s rich diversity was celebrated with dance and music performances.
A rendition of patriotic songs, organised by ICA, brought children from the Indian community together under the theme Different States, One Spirit #India. This was followed by a captivating semi-classical dance performance by students of SVCC, on the National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’.
The ceremony was attended by several hundred members of the Indian community.
The Acting High Commissioner and the High Commission officials also paid tributes to the fallen heroes of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) at the IPKF memorial. A ceremonial reception will be organised in the evening at India House. Several dignitaries from all walks of life in Sri Lanka are expected to attend this event.
This Republic Day marks 75 years from the commencement of the Indian Constitution and is being celebrated under the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas’. The theme aptly captures the spirit of Young India’s resolve to modernise and develop while keeping the heritage and cultural ethos of India intact.
Consulates General of India in Hambantota and Jaffna and the Assistant High Commission in Kandy also observed the 76th Republic Day of India by organising special events.
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