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Title: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 26, 2016, 12:06:14
Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January, 1950.
The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, before the President of India. The New Delhi celebration is an extraordinary event to attend. Also in every state celebrations are held as a tribute to India; its unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage. Since 1950, India has been hosting head of state or government of another country as the state guest of honour for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Last year's guest of honour was US President Barack Obama and this year's honour is French President François Hollande.

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Almost all of the big celebrations don't allow any photography. I was driving by this morning and came across this Republic Day celebration in a small govt. school.
The first photo they were singing National Anthem.
[***Here's a video of India's National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZi3fwP09zw  (First 3 min instrumental and last 3 min vocal)]

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1514/24622771275_1c3a8824e5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DvQ94e)

2. Students are gearing up for parade.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1590/24327223770_875c0be3d0_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D4Ho5A)


..and little high contrast fun.
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1600/24255017019_678397518f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CXkiwB)

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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/24540540241_01eadf6a80_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DoyFCM)
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2016, 12:11:22
I like #2 the best, and where was this taken Anirban?
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 26, 2016, 12:14:58
Quote from: Fons Baerken on January 26, 2016, 12:11:22
I like #2 the best, and where was this taken Anirban?
Thanks Fons. These photos were shot in Bangalore, in a small govt. school.
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Erik Lund on January 26, 2016, 13:47:29
The high contrast image really works well here, very nice!
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 27, 2016, 02:47:47
Thanks a lot, Eric.
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Jakov Minić on January 27, 2016, 17:06:34
Not as crowded as I expected, what's going on Anirban :)
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 27, 2016, 17:24:14
Quote from: Jakov Minić on January 27, 2016, 17:06:34
Not as crowded as I expected, what's going on Anirban :)
LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Gary on January 28, 2016, 02:14:17
Why no photography?
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Mongo on January 28, 2016, 07:24:13
2 days ago (also 26 January), Australia also had a national holiday for something similar -  "Australia Day".
Title: Re: Jan 26th - India's Republic Day
Post by: Anirban Halder on January 28, 2016, 07:45:34
Quote from: Gary on January 28, 2016, 02:14:17
Why no photography?
Due to security threat. It's hard for security to check everyone's camera/camera bag for potential explosives. No mobile phone because apparently it can be used as remote detonator.


Quote from: Mongo on January 28, 2016, 07:24:13
2 days ago (also 26 January), Australia also had a national holiday for something similar -  "Australia Day".
Very cool!  :)