Cultural program mark India’s I-Day celebration

Perth, August 15 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

India’s 78th Independence Day was celebrated with great patriotic fervor at the Consulate General of India in Perth. The ceremony saw enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India. Consul General Amarjeet Singh Takhi led the celebrations by hoisting the Indian flag, followed by a reading of India’s President Droupadi Murmu’s address.

The event was attended by Indian-origin members of the Western Australian Parliament, Dr. Jags MLA and Yaz Mubarakai MLA, who shared their reflections on freedom and the vital role of the Indian diaspora in strengthening Australia-India relations.

A cultural program was also presented to celebrate the occasion that featured a flute rendition of "Vande Mataram," patriotic songs, and dances by the Tamil Association of Western Australia Inc., Sanskriti seniors of WA, and Indian students from Sanskriti - Association for Indian Culture and Student Support at UWA.