Know what is Beating Retreat, performed 3 days after Republic Day
Know what is Beating Retreat, performed 3 days after Republic Day
New Delhi: January 29 is the day India performs its Beating Retreat ceremony every year. This ceremony officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities and is performed after three days from Republic Day. It
India TV News DeskPublished : Jan 27, 2014 16:08 IST, Updated : Jan 28, 2014 7:51 IST
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As the bands fall silent, a lone trumpeter picks up the moving tune ‘Siki a mole'. After this performance the hymn ‘Abide with me' is played by the Massed Bands.