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Indian Embassy in Myanmar Marks Republic Day with Flag Hoisting, Cultural Events

The Indian Embassy in Naypyidaw celebrated Republic Day with a ceremony attended by 500 people from the Indian diaspora, Myanmar friends, and mission personnel. The event featured the unfurling of the national flag and a reading of the President's address by Ambassador Abhay Thakur, followed by cultural performances. This celebration coincided with the main 77th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, which showcased India's military and cultural heritage. The parade's chief guests were European leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, who are in India for a state visit and summit.

Key Points: Indian Embassy in Myanmar Celebrates Republic Day 2026

  • Flag hoisting at India House in Myanmar
  • 500 attendees from diaspora and local friends
  • Cultural performances and refreshments
  • Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur read President's address
  • Part of wider 77th Republic Day celebrations
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Indian Embassy in Myanmar celebrates Republic Day

Indian Embassy in Naypyidaw celebrates Republic Day with flag hoisting, cultural performances, and 500 attendees from diaspora and local community.

"The Republic Day 2026 was celebrated at India House today with 500 participants... - Indian Embassy in Myanmar"

Naypyidaw, January 26

The Indian Embassy in Myanmar on Monday celebrated Republic Day with 500 participants.

The celebrations included unfurling of the tricolour and cultural performances.

In a post on X, the Embassy said, "The Republic Day 2026 was celebrated at India House today with 500 participants from our diaspora, Myanmar friends, Mission personnel & families, with unfurling of National Flag & reading of Hon'ble Rashtrapatiji's address by Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, cultural performances & refreshments."

India's 77th Republic Day parade concluded on Monday after a spectacular showcase of the country's military might and diverse culture at Kartavya Path.

After the parade and after seeing off the President and the visiting foreign dignitaries, Prime Minister Modi kept with his custom of walking along the Kartavya Path.

He was seen waving to the spectators who had gathered to witness the Republic Day parades.

At the end of the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu, along with Republic Day Parade Chief Guests, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, were escorted by the President's Bodyguard, also known as 'Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak,' as they departed for Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, has said that the EU-India Security and Defence Partnership will be signed tomorrow.

Costa and Von der Leyen are on a State Visit to India and were Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

They will co-chair the 16th India-EU Summit on January 27, 2026.

- ANI

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Arjun K
It's heartening to see 500 participants. Our embassy staff work hard in difficult conditions sometimes. The cultural performances must have been beautiful. Happy Republic Day to all!
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Rohit P
Good diplomatic move. Myanmar is an important neighbor. Celebrations like these build people-to-people connections which are more lasting than just government-level talks.
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, I know how special these embassy events feel. It's a piece of home. Glad the Myanmar friends were also included—that's the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the celebration, I hope our foreign policy with Myanmar is equally strong and clear, especially regarding border security and the situation in their northern states which affects us too.
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Karthik V
The EU leaders as chief guests and this Myanmar event show India's growing global footprint. From Europe to our immediate neighborhood, we are engaging at all levels. Proud moment!

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