Republic Day parade highlights ‘Nari Shakti’, 112 women artistes perform

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Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path highlighted ‘Nari Shakti’, emphasising women’s crucial roles across various sectors.

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French President Emmanuel Macron attended India's 75th Republic Day as chief guest, witnessing the grand parade and cultural performances.

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The parade was heralded by band of 112 women artistes who, for the first time, played Indian musical instruments such as Sankh, Naadswaram, and Nagada instead of the traditional military bands.

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States like Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh showcased women’s roles in their tableaus.

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Women were shown on boats in Manipur’s tableau. They collected lotus stems from Loktak Lake and crafted yarns using “charkhas”.

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Madhya Pradesh’s tableau celebrated women’s integration into the state’s development through welfare schemes.

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Haryana’s tableau showed women’s empowerment through the “Mera Parivar, Meri pehchan” programme.

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DRDO’s tableau highlighted women scientists’ contributions to defence and research. It featured achievements like an anti-satellite missile and a 3rd-gen anti-tank guided missile.

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The parade featured an all-women contingent from the tri-services. They showed their service in diverse terrains, including counter-insurgency areas, the Siachen Glacier and deserts.

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The Delhi Police all-women band participated in the Republic Day parade for the first time.

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A group of 1,500 dancers, under the banner of “Vande Bharatam-Nari Shakti”, celebrated unity in diversity with 30 distinctive folk dance styles.

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The dance styles included Kuchipudi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Satriya, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Manipuri, contemporary classical dance, and Bollywood styles.

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On motorcycles, 265 women showcased bravery, valour and determination through various stunts.

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They also exhibited the strength of Indian values and culture, including yoga, and sent a message of unity and inclusiveness.

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Republic Day parade highlights ‘Nari Shakti’, 112 women artistes perform

Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path highlighted ‘Nari Shakti’, emphasising women’s crucial roles across various sectors.

French President Emmanuel Macron attended India's 75th Republic Day as chief guest, witnessing the grand parade and cultural performances.

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The parade was heralded by band of 112 women artistes who, for the first time, played Indian musical instruments such as Sankh, Naadswaram, and Nagada instead of the traditional military bands.

Musical Ensemble

States like Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh showcased women’s roles in their tableaus.

State Tableaus

Women were shown on boats in Manipur’s tableau. They collected lotus stems from Loktak Lake and crafted yarns using “charkhas”.

Manipur

Madhya Pradesh’s tableau celebrated women’s integration into the state’s development through welfare schemes.

Madhya Pradesh

Haryana’s tableau showed women’s empowerment through the “Mera Parivar, Meri pehchan” programme.

Haryana

DRDO’s tableau highlighted women scientists’ contributions to defence and research. It featured achievements like an anti-satellite missile and a 3rd-gen anti-tank guided missile.

DRDO’s Achievements

The parade featured an all-women contingent from the tri-services. They showed their service in diverse terrains, including counter-insurgency areas, the Siachen Glacier and deserts.

Women in Service

The Delhi Police all-women band participated in the Republic Day parade for the first time.

Delhi Police’s Debut

A group of 1,500 dancers, under the banner of “Vande Bharatam-Nari Shakti”, celebrated unity in diversity with 30 distinctive folk dance styles.

Dance Diversity

The dance styles included Kuchipudi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Satriya, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Manipuri, contemporary classical dance, and Bollywood styles.

Folk Styles

On motorcycles, 265 women showcased bravery, valour and determination through various stunts.

Motorcycle Stunts

They also exhibited the strength of Indian values and culture, including yoga, and sent a message of unity and inclusiveness.

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