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)]
2. Students are gearing up for parade.
..and little high contrast fun.
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