Beating Retreat of India: Know its history, significance
Beating Retreat is a military ceremony dating to 17th-century England and was first used to recall nearby patrolling units to their castle.
Beating Retreat of India
Beating Retreat Significance
Beating ceremony is celebrated on January 29 every year to culminate the long four day Republic Day celebrations
The Beating Retreat ceremony, held on January 29 each year, marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. This year, It is scheduled to witness flavours of Indian tunes on Friday with as many as 26 performances at the historic Vijay Chowk scheduled to enthral spectators with captivating and foot-tapping music of the bands from the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
History of Beating Retreat
The Beating Retreat is a centuries-old military tradition. It dates back to the days when troops used to disengage from fighting at sunset. A soon as the buglers sounded the "Retreat" the troops stopped fighting. The Beating Retreat ceremony is graced by the President and the flags are lowered at dusk against the backdrop of the setting sun. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, North Block, South Block and the Parliament House are lit up simultaneously marking the solemn occasion.
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