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Beijing/Singapore: The Indian diaspora in China, Singapore, Australia and several other countries on Tuesday celebrated the 72nd Republic Day in a restricted manner and watched the cultural events virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Beijing, Ambassador Vikram Misri unfurled the national flag at the Indian embassy where the celebrations were restricted to officials of the mission and their families in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the Chinese capital and surrounding areas.
Glimpses from #RepublicDay celebrations at the @EOIBeijing
Ambassador @VikramMisri read the Hon. President of India’s address to the nation on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day @rashtrapatibhvn pic.twitter.com/jV59m0BNWz
— India in China (@EOIBeijing) January 26, 2021
Misri read out President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation. He also released a special instrumental rendition of 'Vande Mataram' produced by Chaiti Arts Foundation.
Beijing and several cities are currently experiencing a relapse of coronavirus cases as result local governments have imposed measures to restrict public gatherings.
The Indian High Commission in Islamabad in a tweet said it celebrated the Republic Day with great enthusiasm.
Charge d'Affaires Suresh Kumar unfurled the tricolour and read excerpts from the president's message. A cultural programme of patriotic songs and poems was organised.
High Commission of India in Pakistan celebrated the 72nd Republic Day with great enthusiasm. Charge d'Affaires Suresh Kumar unfurled the tricolour and read excerpts from Hon'ble Rashtrapati ji’s message. A cultural program of patriotic songs and poems was organised.@MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/6YGxYxyM59
— India in Pakistan (@IndiainPakistan) January 26, 2021
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated Republic Day with members of the Indian community and with social distancing norms in place, it tweeted.
72nd #RepublicDay celebrated at @ihcdhaka with members of the Indian community and with social distancing norms in place.
HC @VDoraiswami read out message of Hon'ble President of India @rashtrapatibhvn pic.twitter.com/jL06eJA3qI
— India in Bangladesh (@ihcdhaka) January 26, 2021
High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami unfurled the national flag and read out the message of the president during the event.
The tricolour was hoisted in the High Commission of India in Colombo by High Commissioner Gopal Baglay.
A cultural event organised on the occasion was live streamed.
In Australia, High Commissioner Gitesh Sarma unfurled the tricolour at the mission in Canberra and read out the president's address to the nation.
Glimpses of the #RepublicDay2021 celebrations at High Commission of India, Canberra this morning @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @DDNewslive @ani_digital https://t.co/eOVEG5MdEw pic.twitter.com/FFdhdU4pLy
— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) January 26, 2021
In Singapore, the High Commissioner of India, P Kumaran, led the Republic Day celebration at the mission by unfurling the national flag and reading President Kovind's message to the people through live streaming.
#RepublicDay #RepublicDayIndia #गणतंत्रदिवस https://t.co/i296hR3JSN
— India in Singapore (@IndiainSingapor) January 26, 2021
The ceremony was restricted to members of the High Commission for in person-presence due to COVID-19 safety measures.
Later this evening, the Republic Day celebration will be held virtually. Recorded messages will be played on the virtual platform. Singapore Minister in the Prime Minister Office, Dr Tan See Leng, will be representing the government, said the High Commission.
(With PTI Inputs)