Beating Retreat 2026: Tradition, Music, and Grand Finale of Republic Day Celebrations
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News18•29-01-2026, 11:06
Beating Retreat 2026: Tradition, Music, and Grand Finale of Republic Day Celebrations
- •The Beating Retreat ceremony, held annually on January 29 at Vijay Chowk, Delhi, marks the formal end of Republic Day celebrations.
- •Originating from an ancient military tradition, it symbolizes the cessation of battle at sunset and the return to peace.
- •The ceremony features military bands from the Army, Air Force, and Navy performing patriotic tunes, culminating with the 'Retreat' bugle call.
- •This year's event will be special, celebrating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' with inspiring tunes and seating areas named after Indian musical instruments.
- •The President attends as the chief guest, and the ceremony concludes with the lowering of the national flag and the band playing 'Saare Jahan Se Achha'.
Why It Matters: Beating Retreat is a historic military tradition, marking the Republic Day celebrations' grand finale with music and patriotism.
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