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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

India celebrated its 68th Independence Day on 15th of August. There was a colourful display of patriotism all around the world by the Indians living abroad.

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    - As India celebrated its 68th Independence Day on 15th of August, there was a colourful display of patriotism all around the world by the Indians living abroad. This photo feature highlights the celebrations on this day in Indian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates around the world.
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    - Flag hoisting ceremony by High Commissioner Ms. Vijay Thakur Singh at the High Commission of India Singapore.
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    - Gun salutes as a mark of respect to National Flag at the flag hoisting ceremony at Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan.
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    - National Anthem being sung after unfurling of the National flag at the High Commission of India, London.
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    - Musical Band playing at the flag hoisting ceremony at the Indian Embassy in Kuwait.
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    - Indian Ambassador Dr. S. Jaishankar paying homage to Father of the Nation in Washington on Independence Day.
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    - Ambassador of India to Algeria Kuldeep Singh Bhardwaj reading the message of President of India in Algiers
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    - Ambassador Malay Mishra addressing the gathering on Independence Day in Budapest. He said that on the occasion of the Independence Day of India, the Indian Cultural Centre at Budapest will be renamed Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre after the iconic painter as a tribute to her contribution to strengthen the cultural bonds between the two countries.
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    - Ambassador J.S Mukul interacting with children on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations in Muscat, Oman.
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    - A booklet on Indian Community Relief Fund being released on the occassion of Independence Day by Ambassador Mohan Kumar in Bahrain.
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    - Consul General of India Birgunj, Nepal Anju Ranjan handing over Ambulance papers to the President of Nepal Red Cross Society, Janakpur.
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    - Indians in Kuwait gather to celebrate Independence Day with Indian Flags in their hands.
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    - Indian Embassy staff and their families with Ambassador Jayant Khobragade in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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    - A girl dressed as ‘Bharat Mata’ (Mother India) for the celebration of Indian Independence Day in Berlin, Germany.
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    - School Girls salute the Indian flag as a mark of pride for the Nation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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    - Patriotic Songs being sung by students to celebrate the Independence of India in Bali, Indonesia.
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    - Children performing on Nanha Munha Rahi Hu, Desh Ka Sipahi Hu song in Khartoum, Sudan.
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    - Indian classical music being performed at Indian Embassy at Port of Spain on the Indian Independence Day.
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    - Yoga- a union of mind, body and soul being presented by the Portuguese Yoga Confederation during the celebration of 68th Independence day by the Embassy of India, Lisbon.
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    - The Independence Day was celebrated with utmost patriotism even outside India and people of all age groups participated in the event with much vigour and enthusiasm.