Embassy of India Niamey, Republic of Niger

Republic Day Celebrations 2019 (Flat Hoisting Ceremony) at Chancery Premises

The Republic Day Flag hoisting ceremony was held in the Chancery’s premises in the forenoon of 26 January with patriotic zeal and traditional fervor. The ceremony commenced with unfurling of the National Flag by the Ambassador. The National Anthem was sung and the President’s Address to the nation was read out. It was a holiday and about 100 Indian nationals, Friends of India, attended the Flag Hoisting ceremony. Short cultural program was also held in the Chancery thereafter wherein Indian children presented dance performances on the patriotic songs and chorus sung by Indian community and also a solo song by an NRI. Khadi material provided by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission was also suitably displayed to the invitees. The Program concluded with serving of refreshments to all invitees.