Jammu: The Customary ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony marked the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, at the MA Stadium, on Wednesday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was the Chief Guest for the ceremony.
Enchanting patriotic tunes by the Brass Bands and Pipe drum Bands of Armed Forces and J&K Police and the musical performances on Ae Mere Watan ke Logon and other mesmerizing musical tunes enthralled the audience.
The ceremony also featured the felicitation of the contingents of Jammu Kashmir Police and Security Forces; Parade Commander, Dy Parade Commander, Ex-Servicemen, officials of Civil Administration; marching contingents of cadets from NCC (Boys & Girls), cultural performers, children with special needs and Tableaux of different departments by the Lieutenant Governor for their outstanding display at the grand event.
The Lieutenant Governor also awarded the winners of the Patriotic Song Singing competition organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations.
The Beating Retreat ceremony was concluded with the ever-popular ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’ with simultaneous display of spectacular fireworks and sound & light display followed by the National Anthem.
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