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Republic Day celebrations 2017
January 27, 2017
The Indian Embassy celebrated 68th Republic Day with flag hoisting ceremony at the Chancery by Ambassador Ms Smita Purushottam. Ambassador also read out the address of Hon'ble President of India on the occasion. The event was attended by prominent group of PIOs, officers, staff and their spouses. A video “A day in the life of India” was shown to the audience. Light refreshments were served.
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