First time, the Indian military bands will perform for a fortnight across the country ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, as per report by Defence Ministry.
“Celebration of the Independence Day will be marked by the musical performances of the Bands from Army, Navy and Indian Air Force. The performances are intended as gestures of gratitude and appreciation of the nation towards the Corona warriors,’’ a Defence Ministry release said.
The bands of the Army, Navy and Police will perform at Porbandar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Raipur, Amritsar, Guwahati, Allahabad and Kolkata so far, the release said.
“The performances are intended as gestures of gratitude and appreciation of the nation towards the corona warriors who have been steadfastly fighting to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country even at the risk of their lives,” the Defence Ministry statement read.
Now, this tri-services band will have three performances in Delhi – at the Red Fort, Rajpath and the India Gate on August 8, 9 and 12.
“Military and police bands will also perform in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Shimla and Almora on August 8; in Chennai, Nasirabad, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Dandi on August 9 and in Imphal, Bhopal and Jhansi on August 12,” the statement said.
The final performances, in the series, will be held on August 13 in Lucknow, Faizabad, Shillong, Madurai and Champaran.