The seventy third Independence Day of India was celebrated in the Embassy of India, Moscow. The ceremony commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by Ambassador Shri D.B. Venkatesh Varma followed by singing of National Anthem and reading out of the President’s address to the Nation. The event included a cultural performance by the children from Embassy of India School, Moscow. An Indian Army band, led by Major Sanjaya Raj Bhusal along with 12 musicians, gave a mesmerizing performance, to mark the occasion. Also, Bhangra dance group from India, visiting Moscow, gave a scintillating performance.
More than one thousand people including Indian citizens, people of Indian origin and Russian nationals participated in the event. On the occasion, Ambassador greeted the Indian community in Russia and also thanked all those who participated in the function.
