Indians across the globe came together on Thursday to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. The day was marked by exchanges of greetings, the singing of the national anthem, and a display of patriotic fervor through songs and cultural performances.
Indian embassies around the world hosted special celebrations, drawing large crowds from the Indian diaspora.
The High Commission of India in London celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day at India House with a gathering of Indian nationals and friends of India. The event was led by High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami, who hoisted the tricolor and read the President’s address to the nation.
@HCI_London celebrated the 78th Independence Day today at India House with Indian nationals and friends of India.
HC @VDoraiswami hoisted the #Tiranga and read Hon’ble President’s address to the nation.
The event featured a beautiful #Bharatnatyam performance by Ms. Kanaka… pic.twitter.com/wluSR5Df4t
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) August 15, 2024
Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, unfurled the tricolour and read out President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nations.
“Glimpses of the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Embassy of India in Kuwait. Ambassador unfurled the tricolour and read out Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji’s address to the nation. A cross section of vibrant Indian community participated in large numbers,” the Indian envoy posted on X.
Glimpses of the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Embassy of India in Kuwait. Ambassador unfurled the tricolour and read out Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji’s address to the nation. A cross section of vibrant Indian community participated in large numbers. pic.twitter.com/s6daezi1qr
— India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) August 15, 2024
The Indian Embassy in France celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with a vibrant ceremony. The Indian Ambassador to France led the celebrations by hoisting the tricolor and reading the President of India’s address in the presence of the Indian diaspora.
On the 78th #IndependenceDay, Amb @JawedAshraf5 hoisted the 🇮🇳 national flag and read the President of India’s address in the presence of the Indian diaspora & friends of India. The Ambassador also honored Indian volunteers for the Paris Olympics. #HarGharTiranga2024… pic.twitter.com/h7A9SqjP5E
— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) August 15, 2024
The Consulate General of India in Dubai marked India’s 78th Independence Day with a special flag hoisting ceremony. Consulate Officers led the celebrations by raising the national flag.
The Consulate Officers, @cgidubai hoisted the National flag at the Indian Associations in the Northern Emirates.#HappyIndependenceDay🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/gP6Ou51KIx
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) August 15, 2024
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, along with the Indian community, celebrated the 78th Independence Day with full enthusiasm. Ambassador Dr. Khan led the celebrations by unfurling the Tricolour, paying homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and reading out the President’s address to the nation.
The Embassy and the Indian Community celebrated the 78th Independence Day with full enthusiasm today. Ambassador Dr Khan unfurled the Tricolour, paid homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and read out the Address to the Nation by Hon’ble Rashtrapati ji. pic.twitter.com/obDDrRrscN
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) August 15, 2024
The Indian Embassy in Beijing celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with a ceremony led by Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat. The ambassador hoisted the tricolour at the embassy premises, where members of the Indian diaspora gathered to participate in the celebration. During the event, Ambassador Rawat shared excerpts from President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation.
The Embassy and the Indian Community celebrated the 78th Independence Day with full enthusiasm today. Ambassador Dr Khan unfurled the Tricolour, paid homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and read out the Address to the Nation by Hon’ble Rashtrapati ji. pic.twitter.com/obDDrRrscN
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) August 15, 2024
