Press Release

The 61st Independence Day of India was celebrated in Kuwait on August 15, 2008 by unfurling of the National Flag by the Ambassador of India, His Excellency Mr. M. Ganapathi which was followed  by singing of the National Anthem.  The Ambassador later addressed the audience and read out the message of the President of India.  Patriotic songs were sung by the school children and members of the Indian Community and the Bohra Community brass band rendered various songs.

2.     The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by Open House Reception providing hot Indian snacks, tea and soft drinks to all present at the celebration. 

3.     The function was well attended by over 8000 Indian nationals from all walks of life, which included a cross section of various communities and workers in Kuwait, members of Indian Embassy with their families, employees of Air India, Indian Insurance Companies and other Public Section Undertakings besides prominent Persons of Indian Origin in Kuwait.
 

Kuwait
August 15, 2008

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