Berlin, Germany: The Indian Embassy in Germany, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre (INDCC) and The Tagore Centre, hosted a colourful Bharat Parade at the historic Brandenburg Gate to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day.
The event witnessed the participation of nearly 1,000 members of the Indian community and friends of India, led by Ambassador of India to Germany Ajit V. Gupte and Priti Gupte.
Cultural Showcase with Traditional Performances
The celebration featured a spectacular Mallakhamb demonstration performed to devotional music and patriotic chants, which received enthusiastic applause.
Alongside this, cultural performances representing the rich traditions of India’s states filled the iconic square with colour, rhythm, and dance, highlighting the country’s cultural diversity.
Parade from Brandenburg Gate to Humboldt Forum
Ambassador Ajit V. Gupte and Priti Gupte led the Bharat Parade from Brandenburg Gate to the Sanchi Stupa at the Humboldt Forum.
Embassy officials and members of the diaspora joined in, as patriotic songs and Indian music echoed through central Berlin, turning the parade into a vibrant celebration of freedom and Indo-German friendship.
Celebrations in the United States
Meanwhile, in the United States, the Indian Consulate in New York expressed gratitude to Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey for declaring August 15 as India Day in recognition of the Indian-American community’s contributions.
In New York, Consul General Binaya Pradhan hoisted the Indian Tricolour at Times Square in a ceremony organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (NY-NJ-NE).
The occasion drew members of the Indian diaspora and included cultural performances that showcased India’s heritage while reinforcing the strong ties between India and the United States.