Beating Retreat photos: Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday with the Beating Retreat ceremony that featured 26 soulful band performances, including special composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Indian tunes were the flavour of this year's ceremony that brought the curtains down on the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. Let us take a look at some of the images from the ceremony:
Fifteen military bands and an equal number of pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions participated in the ceremony. (PTI Photo)
There were performances by one band each of the Navy, the Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). (PTI Photo)
As many as 26 musical performances enthralled the audience at the historic Vijay Chowk. (PTI Photo)
The entry band was a massed one with 'Swarnim Vijay' theme. It was a special new composition to commemorate 50 years of victory of India in the 1971 war against Pakistan that led to the creation of Bangladesh. (PTI Photo)
A contingent of 122 soldiers of Bangladesh armed forces had participated in the Republic Day Parade on the Rajpath on January 26. India had last month started golden jubilee (Swarnim Vijay Varsh) celebrations commemorating the 1971 war victory. (PTI Photo)
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chiefs of all three armed forces were present at the ceremony. (PTI Photo)
The Swarnim Vijay performance at the Beating Retreat was followed by pipes and drums bands, and the bands of CAPFs, Air Force, Navy, Army and massed bands. (PTI Photo)
Beating Retreat is a centuries-old military tradition. It dates back to the days when troops disengaged from battle at sunset. (PTI Photo)
The ceremony ended with the ever-popular tune of 'Sare Jahan se Acha'. (PTI Photo)
The flag was then lowered and the Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block and Parliament House were illuminated in unison. (PTI Photo)
In Pictures: Beating Retreat ceremony features 26 soulful band performances, new rendition marking 1971 war victory
By: FE Online January 30 , 2021 2:41 pm
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