Abu Dhabi: The 70th Independence Day of India was celebrated on Monday in Abu Dhabi with traditional enthusiasm. Ambassador His Excellency TP Seetharam unfurled the national Tricolor at the Embassy premises and the National Anthem was sung.
It was followed by Ambassador Seetharam reading out the address to the Nation by the Hon’ble President of India, His Excellency Pranab Mukherjee. Ambassador Seetharam then briefly addressed the gathering. He congratulated the members of the Indian community all over in UAE and thanked many Emirati and other foreign friends of India who had conveyed good wishes on India’s Independence Day. A large number of members of the diplomatic corps, media, Indian community including workers from far flung sites and representatives of various associations of expatriate Indians attended the function.
This was followed by a short cultural programme in the Embassy auditorium. Members of the Indian Embassy and children from various schools in Abu Dhabi sang patriotic songs and gave dance performances. Nearly 1000 members of the Indian community attended the function at the Embassy, showing their love and respect for their motherland.
Refreshments were served to all participants in the celebrations.
It was followed by Ambassador Seetharam reading out the address to the Nation by the Hon’ble President of India, His Excellency Pranab Mukherjee. Ambassador Seetharam then briefly addressed the gathering. He congratulated the members of the Indian community all over in UAE and thanked many Emirati and other foreign friends of India who had conveyed good wishes on India’s Independence Day. A large number of members of the diplomatic corps, media, Indian community including workers from far flung sites and representatives of various associations of expatriate Indians attended the function.
