Non-Resident Indians and former citizens of India will mark the 67th Anniversary of their homeland on August 15.
Celebrations will be held throughout the country long after the actual day of its occurrence to suit people’s time over weekends but the main ceremony will commence with a flag-hoisting ceremony at ‘India House’ the official residence of the High Commissioner of India.
The programme will include the address of India’s President (Pranab Mukherjee) read out by Indian High Commissioner Ravi Thapar, followed by patriotic songs.
Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust will celebrate the event on August 10, 2014 at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre. The programme will begin at 1030 am with a flag hoisting ceremony, followed by a formal opening in the auditorium.
Further details can be obtained from Jeet Suchdev on (09) 4430579 or 021-2221020