Military bands to perform across India for Independence Day, express gratitude to corona warriors
In a first, the Indian military bands will perform for a fortnight across the country ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).
Aug 05, 2020, 16:02 PM ISTBeating Retreat 2019: Military bands enthralls audience with musical extravaganza
The Beating Retreat ceremony on Tuesday officially mark the closure of the Republic Day 2019 celebrations. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:40 AM ISTWatch: Military bands enthrall audience at 'Beating Retreat'
Beating Retreat is conducted on the evening of January 29, the third day after the Republic Day.
Jan 29, 2018, 17:00 PM ISTPM Modi meets people at Beating Retreat ceremony - Watch video
An ecstatic mix of performances, dominated primarily by Indian compositions of patriotic fervour and marked by foot-tapping drumbeats and calming chimes, was seen on Sunday evening at Beating Retreat Ceremony that marks the culmination of the annual Republic Day celebrations.
Jan 29, 2017, 23:49 PM ISTBeating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk - Watch video
Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in Delhi.
Jan 29, 2017, 23:39 PM ISTColourful Beating Retreat ceremony marks end of 67th Republic Day celebrations
This year, 15 military bands, 18 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions are participating in the ceremony.
Jan 29, 2016, 17:10 PM IST