From grand flypast to pyramid formation by women bikers, here's a glimpse of R-Day events
By The Assam Tribune
Guwahati, Jan 26: Albeit the constraints rendered by the pandemic, the Republic Day celebrations this year was marked by many firsts.
The 73rd Republic Day witnessed a grand fly-past of 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, women bikers, cultural performances by 480 dancers, display of 10 scrolls each of 75 metres length and installation of 10 large LED screens were put for the first time at the Republic Day parade.
The Republic Day parade is celebrated in the 75th year of Indian independence, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country.
Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota displayed different formations -- including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit -- at the fly-past.
Arrow-head formation by the Rafale:
One of the stunning performances at the Republic Day event was BSF's all-women motorcycle daredevil team 'Seema Bhawani'.
The most awaited performance was the Pyramid formation by 33 BSF women officers striking an amazing balance!
Women of the BSF participated after four years since their debut in 2018, showcasing the 'Girl Power' during the 73rd Republic Day celebrations.
Ten scrolls each of 75 metres in length and 15 feet in height were displayed along the Rajpath during the parade for the first time. They (scrolls) were prepared during the 'Kala Kumbh' event jointly organised by Ministries of Defence and Culture. The scrolls were painted in two phases - at Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh - by over 600 renowned artists and young aspirants from across the country.
For the first time, dancers who perform during the cultural programme at the parade have been selected through a nationwide competition. 480 dancers were selected through 'Vande Bharatam' competition who showcased their talent during the parade at Rajpath.
Parachute Regiment donning the new 'Combat Uniform' of Indian Army and carrying weapon Tavor Assault rifles at the Republic Day Parade.
The Assam Regiment contingent, comprising exclusively of troops from all the seven North Eastern states is being commanded by Capt Gaurav Rana of 14th battalion the Assam regiment. War Cry of the Regt is ' ASAM VIKRAM' & motto 'RHINO CHARGE'.
Apart from this for a better viewing experience at the parade, 10 large LED screens - five on each side of Rajpath – were installed. Curated films combining footages of previous Republic Day parades, short films on the armed forces and stories related to various events in the run-up to the Republic Day were screened before the parade.
Guwahati, Jan 26: Albeit the constraints rendered by the pandemic, the Republic Day celebrations this year was marked by many firsts.
The 73rd Republic Day witnessed a grand fly-past of 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, women bikers, cultural performances by 480 dancers, display of 10 scrolls each of 75 metres length and installation of 10 large LED screens were put for the first time at the Republic Day parade.
The Republic Day parade is celebrated in the 75th year of Indian independence, which is being celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country.
Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota displayed different formations -- including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit -- at the fly-past.
Arrow-head formation by the Rafale:
One of the stunning performances at the Republic Day event was BSF's all-women motorcycle daredevil team 'Seema Bhawani'.
The most awaited performance was the Pyramid formation by 33 BSF women officers striking an amazing balance!
Women of the BSF participated after four years since their debut in 2018, showcasing the 'Girl Power' during the 73rd Republic Day celebrations.
Ten scrolls each of 75 metres in length and 15 feet in height were displayed along the Rajpath during the parade for the first time. They (scrolls) were prepared during the 'Kala Kumbh' event jointly organised by Ministries of Defence and Culture. The scrolls were painted in two phases - at Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh - by over 600 renowned artists and young aspirants from across the country.
For the first time, dancers who perform during the cultural programme at the parade have been selected through a nationwide competition. 480 dancers were selected through 'Vande Bharatam' competition who showcased their talent during the parade at Rajpath.
Parachute Regiment donning the new 'Combat Uniform' of Indian Army and carrying weapon Tavor Assault rifles at the Republic Day Parade.
The Assam Regiment contingent, comprising exclusively of troops from all the seven North Eastern states is being commanded by Capt Gaurav Rana of 14th battalion the Assam regiment. War Cry of the Regt is ' ASAM VIKRAM' & motto 'RHINO CHARGE'.
Apart from this for a better viewing experience at the parade, 10 large LED screens - five on each side of Rajpath – were installed. Curated films combining footages of previous Republic Day parades, short films on the armed forces and stories related to various events in the run-up to the Republic Day were screened before the parade.
