Once the army marches it is obligatory,customary to come back the way it marches ahead.Beating retreat is thus an extended ceremony to bring an end to Republic Day Parade for the marchers to come back to barracks. This bring an end to the ceremony, with charms.
Beating the Retreat ceremony marking the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations is being held at Vijay Chowk in the national capital today.The ceremony kicked off with the President Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute of National Flag. This year 15 Military Bands, 18 Pipes and Drum Bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in the Ceremony. Besides, one each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force band is also taking part in the event. Indian tunes played by the bands are mesmerising the spectators. Our correspondent reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India H L Dattu, several Union Ministers and former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh are among those present on the occasion.
Beating the Retreat ceremony marking the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations is being held at Vijay Chowk in the national capital today.The ceremony kicked off with the President Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute of National Flag. This year 15 Military Bands, 18 Pipes and Drum Bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in the Ceremony. Besides, one each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force band is also taking part in the event. Indian tunes played by the bands are mesmerising the spectators. Our correspondent reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India H L Dattu, several Union Ministers and former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh are among those present on the occasion.
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