Republic Day 2023: A Peek Inside The Practice Sessions Of Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance Festival

The Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance performances are being showcased under the banner Adi- Shaurya: Parv Parakram ka in Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on 23-24 January 2023 as part of the Republic Day celebrations 2023 and to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (celebrated as Parakram Diwas). (Image Source: Twitter)

Themed as Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance, this event is aimed at throwing light on the contribution of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to our freedom struggle. (Image Source: Twitter)

As a prelude to Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance at JLN Stadium on 23-24 Jan, Band Team of Indian Coast Guard created a musical symphony with their fabulous performance at the National War Memorial. (Image Source: Twitter)

The event is jointly being organised by The Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with Indian Coast Guard being the coordinating agency. (Image Source: Twitter)

The initial practice sessions for the event began on 10 January and the reverberations of the military drums and trumpets have set the stage for the traditional dance performances to blend in representing our country’s unique cultural trends and fostering the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat”.(Image Source: Twitter)

Gujjar Bakarwal tribal dancers from Jammu & Kashmir are also there to participate at the event. (Image Source: Twitter)

Over 1200 performers are fine tuning their art forms each day in rehearsals. The traditional dance performance to be presented during the main event include Gaurr Maria, Gaddi Nati, Siddi Dhamal, Baiga Pardhoni, Purulia, Bagurumba, Ghusadi, Balti, Lambadi, Paika, Rathwa, Budigali, Songimukhawate, Karma, Mangho, Ka Shad Mastieh, Kummikali, Palaiyar, Cheraw & Rekham Pada. These events and groups are coordinated by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. (Image Source: Twitter)