Independence Day 2023: Indians Across Globe Celebrate The Day With National Pride

Indians across the world enthusiastically celebrated India's 77th Independence Day on Tuesday by gathering at the diplomatic missions, where they exchanged greetings and sang the national anthem and patriotic songs.

In Washington, as the Biden administration joined Indian Americans in celebrating India's 77th Independence Day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the bilateral relationship between the United States and India is deeper and more expansive than ever.

In Beijing, the Indian diaspora and officials of the Indian embassy jointly celebrated Independence Day.

A short play titled Unsung was performed by an all-children cast to explore the valour and righteousness inherent in the sacrifices of four of India's unsung heroes. The play used many different elements of theatre to convey the extraordinary acts of ordinary Indians, the mission tweeted.

A video on India's presidency of the G20 was played to mark the upcoming #G20Summit - it talked about the diversity of themes and initiatives and the inclusive, decisive, ambitious, and action-oriented presidency of India.

India's Consul General in Shanghai, N. Nandakumar, hoisted the tricolour at the Consulate General of India in the eastern Chinese metropolis and read out President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation.

"77th #IndependenceDay of India was celebrated in Shanghai with patriotic fervour & colourful cultural performances. On the occasion, CG Dr N. Nandakumar unfurled the flag & read out Hon'ble President's address to the nation," India in Shanghai posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

In Australia, High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra hoisted the tricolour flag, followed by President Murmu's address.

"On the occasion, Indian diaspora members from different corners of India shared stories of growing up in India and presented beautiful performances in Indian regional languages. HC also administered the #PanchPranPledge holding maati/diya in hand," the High Commission of India, Canberra, posted on X.

Also, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sent his best wishes to communities across Australia that are celebrating India's 77th Independence Day.

"In 2023, India can reflect on the pride of its success in pursuit of Nehru's dream. Whether as students, entrepreneurs, professionals, or building families and communities, Australia is grateful for all the experiences and ideas you have shared. We are a richer country because you have made Australia your home," the message read.

"The warm friendship between Australia and India reflects the deep bonds between our people. My aim is to bring our two nations even closer together in the future. We will do that through the strength of Australian-Indian communities," it said.

Albanese also said," On the 76th anniversary of India's Independence, let us celebrate our shared democratic heritage." Also, French President Emmanuel took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express France's solidarity with New Delhi.

"Congratulations to the Indian people on your Independence Day! A month ago in Paris, my friend Narendra Modi and I set new Indo-French ambitions all the way to 2047, the centenary year of India's Independence. India can count on France as a trusted friend and partner, always," Macron posted on X and also shared some glimpses of Prime Minister Modi's visit to France last month, where he took part in the Bastille Day Parade.

In Singapore, Acting High Commissioner Pooja M. Tillu led more than 1,000 Indian diasporas and communities, along with crew members visiting INS Kulish, in celebrating Independence Day at the chancery.

The INS Kulish band played musicals and band members sang patriotic songs with students from local Indian schools.

INS Kulish arrived here on Monday for exercise with Singapore counterparts and the independence day celebrations.

Foreign Minister of Nepal NP Saud on X conveyed greetings on India's 77th Independence Day.

"As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day, I would like to convey warm greetings and felicitations to H.E. @DrSJaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India. Wish Happy Independence Day to the people and Government of India!," Saud said.

In Sri Lanka, High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and officers of the High Commission of India paid homage to the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial.

"High Commissioner and officers of High Commission of India pay homage at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial. The memorial is a #Shilaphalakm for the Veers of Indian soldiers of IPKF who made the supreme sacrifice defending peace & unity of Sri Lanka," the High Commission of India in Colombo posted on X.