Delhi / Beating the Retreat Ceremony started at Vijay Chowk, many big leaders including President, PM are present

Delhi: The Beating the Retreat ceremony to mark the end of the parade after Republic Day has started at Vijay Chowk. Many big leaders including President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh have participated in this ceremony. The chiefs of the three services are also present at the ceremony. In this ceremony, the three armies of the country will play 29 classical tunes. Along with this, country's biggest drone show will be held on this occasion. This drone show will feature 3500 drones made in India.

#WATCH | ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony underway at Vijay Chowk in Delhi

The ceremony marks the formal end of Republic Day celebrations. pic.twitter.com/oqLtboldNQ

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Beating the Retreat Ceremony is held every year on 29th January.

The Beating the Retreat ceremony takes place every year on 29 January. The official end of Republic Day celebrations is with Beating the Retreat, which takes place at Vijay Chowk. Flags are lowered as part of the celebrations in the evening. Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block and Parliament House are all decorated with lights during Beating the Retreat.

Why is Beating the Retreat held after Republic Day?

Let us tell you that Beating the Retreat Ceremony is considered a symbol of the army's return to the barracks. The President of India is the chief guest at this function. As soon as the President arrives, the National Anthem Jana-Gana-Mana starts by giving him the National Salute, the tricolor is hoisted. After this, the bands of the three services march together to the traditional tune. The bugle of retreat sounds after the band playing of all the three armies. After this the band master goes to the President and asks for permission to take the band back. With this, the programs to be held on the occasion of Republic Day are considered officially over.