Press Release - Celebration of 79th Independence Day of India

The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated in Washington D.C. with a flag-hoisting ceremony on 15 August, 2025 at India House. The ceremony was attended by a number of Indians, diaspora members, students and friends of India. 

 2. Ambassador of India to the United States, Shri Vinay Kwatra addressed the gathering and highlighted the Hon’ble President’s address delivered to the nation on the eve of the independence day.

3. A cultural program with the participation of Indian diaspora children was organized to celebrate the day. Senior dancers of the Mayur Dance Academy performed a classical Odissi dance. Students of the Gandharva School of Music performed a medley of patriotic songs for the gathering. Winners of a Painting and Essay Competition organized by the Embassy for children of the Indian community were also felicitated during the celebrations. 

4. The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was commemorated through an exhibition on the history of the tricolor.

Washington,DC
August 15, 2025

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