PM Modi To Attend Bastille Day in France

Bastille Day, also known as French National Day or La Fête Nationale, is a significant holiday in France celebrated on July 14th each year.

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This year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Guest of Honour at the celebrations. The Tri-services contingent from India, including the Indian Air Force aircraft, will participate.

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Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, during the French Revolution.

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The event marked a turning point in the revolution and is seen as a symbol of the struggle for liberty and the end of the monarchy.

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The Bastille was a fortress and political prison in Paris.

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Its storming by a mob seeking weapons and ammunition represented the defiance of the monarchy and the uprising of the people against oppressive rule.

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Bastille Day is seen as a celebration of liberty, equality, and fraternity—the core values of the French Republic.

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It represents the triumph of the French Revolution and the birth of modern France.

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One of the highlights of Bastille Day is the grand military parade held in Paris. Fireworks are also an integral part of Bastille Day celebrations.

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