India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a parade showcasing its military strength and cultural diversity. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the guest of honour, marking a step up in economic and defense cooperation between the two countries.
Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president , arrives for the Republic Day parade at the ceremonial Kartavya Path in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Indonesia and India will step up their economic and defense cooperation as the South Asian nation seeks to position itself as a counterbalance to China in the region. -- Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg
Soldiers from India’s military and paramilitary, along with their bands, marched as the country’s leaders and other guests watched. Various floats displayed India’s cultural diversity with one showcasing the Maha Kumbh festival, the ongoing massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering.
India traditionally invites foreign leaders to witness the spectacle. French President Emmanuel Macron was the guest of honor last year and former U.S. President Barack Obama in 2015. Ten Southeast Asian leaders watched the parade in 2018. Some 5,000 artists, carrying traditional props like spears, swords and drums, performed over 40 dance forms from different parts of India in a cultural performance that lasted about 10 minutes. The parade ended with a fly-past by air force fighters, including Rafale jets, transport planes and helicopters.
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