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Independence Day Celebrated in Embassy

Posted on: August 16, 2019 | Back | Print

Embassy of India
Prague
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Independence Day Celebrated in Embassy

 

The 73rd Independence Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India on the morning of 15th August 2019 with the unfurling of the Indian national flag by Ambassador Mrs. Narinder Chauhan and rendering of the Indian National Anthem. This was followed by Ambassador’s address to more than 350 members of the Indian community and friends of India present.

2.         Ambassador informed the gathering about the activities undertaken by the Embassy during the last one year which included among others, State Visit of Rashtrapatiji to the Czech Republic in September, 2018, Official Visit of Prime Minister of the Czech Republic to India in January, 2019; World Environment Day dedicated to Bapu@150 and Release of Czech Postage Stamp on Bapu@150 by the Czech Post.  Ambassador presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the winners of Online Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi.

3.         A cultural programme of patriotic songs was organised.

4.         18 celebrity Indian athletes including Ms Hima Das, along with their coaches, also graced the occasion.

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Prague, Czech Republic
15 August, 2019