Beating Retreat: Drones and lasers light up Delhi sky at this year's ceremony
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Beating Retreat Ceremony
In a first, a grand drone show dazzled the sky above the national capital at the Beating Retreat ceremony held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday that also showcased martial musical tunes with Indian fervour.
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Drone show
The 10-minute show involved 1,000 drones fabricated through indigenous technology with synchronised music playing in the background. The drones lit up the sky in various patterns including India's map on the globe, the Tricolour and the lion symbol of 'Make in India'.
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75 years of Independence
The show was planned to commemorate 75 years of Independence. A projection mapping show on the walls of North Block and South Block telling the story of sacrifices made by freedom fighters to get Independence from Britishers added colours to the ambience.
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New tunes introduced
A number of new tunes were added to the ceremony to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. These include 'Kerala', 'Hind ki Sena' and 'Ae Mere WatanKe Logon'. The ceremony came to a close with the ever-popular tune 'Sare Jahan se Acha'.
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Military tradition
'Beating Retreat' is a centuries-old military tradition dating from the days when troops disengaged from the battle at sunset. As soon as the buglers sounded the "Retreat", the troop ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield.
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Prez Kovind, PM Modi & Rajnath Singh
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchange greetings during the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also seen.
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BSF camel at Vijay Chowk
BSF camel contingent stands during the Beating Retreat ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in Delhi.