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Celebration of 66th Anniversary of India Independence

Posted on: August 15, 2013 | Back | Print

The 66th Anniversary of  India\'s Independence was celebrated by the Embassy of India, Antananarivo (Madagascar) at the residence of the Indian Ambassador.  Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin and friends of India, with families, attended the flag hoisting ceremony on Thursday, August 15, 2013.  Ambassador read out the President of India’s message to the gathering.  Around one hundred and fifty persons from different walks of life, including media persons from different organisations (print as well as audio visual), joined the celebration.  The Ambassador took the opportunity to brief media persons and answered queries regarding developments in India and India-Madagascar ties. 

        The ceremony was followed by light refreshment and soft drinks.