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The 61st Republic Day of India Celebrated in Shanghai

 

The 61st Republic Day was celebrated at the Consulate General of India, Shanghai this morning with great joy and patriotic fervour.

Consul General of India Mrs Riva Ganguly Das hoisted the National Flag and read out excerpts from President’s message to members of the Indian community who had gathered in large numbers with their families. Also present were Indian medical students from Suzhou and Nantong (Jiangsu province). Over 150 resident Indians attended the event, despite freezing temperature to salute the National Flag.

‘Sangeetam’ a musical group under the Indian Association rendered patriotic songs on the occasion. An informal gathering over light refreshments followed. Representatives of the local media covered the event.