Why is the Republic Day parade held on 26 January every year?

On 26 January, 1950, the Constitution of India was implemented in the country that is why we celebrate 26 January as Republic Day every year. Every Indian feels pride while seeing the National Flag unfurling on Republic Day.

Which foreign army contingent took part in the first R day parade?

The French army
The French army is the first foreign army to participate in India’s Republic Day parade.

Which state tableau won the best tableau award 2022?

tableau of Uttar Pradesh
The tableau of Uttar Pradesh has been picked as the best tableau among the 12 States/UTs which participated in the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2022. The theme of the tableau of Uttar Pradesh was ‘One District One Product and Kashi Vishwanath Dham’.

How many marching contingents are there in R day parade 2022?

16 marching contingents
Republic Day 2022: Largest flypast ever, 16 marching contingents and more expected at parade. Sixteen marching contingents, 25 different tableaux, 17 military bands and much, much more awaits us as India gears up for the Republic Day Parade on 26 January.

What is the Republic Day Parade?

The Republic Day Parade is followed up with a Beating the Retreat ceremony on January 29. It symbolizes retreat after a day on the battlefield and features performances by bands of the three wings of the Indian military — the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Will Mumbai’s Republic Day Parade return to Shivaji Park in 2015?

Unfortunately, Mumbai’s grand Republic Day Parade, which took place along Marine Drive in 2014, returned to Shivaji Park in central Mumbai in 2015 due to road resurfacing. The state government has decided that Republic Day celebrations will remain at Shivaji Park due to security concerns.

Which state won the first prize at 71st Republic Day Parade?

^ “Assam tableau wins first prize at 71st Republic Day parade”. www.newsonair.com. Retrieved 29 January 2020. ^ Peri, Dinakar (28 January 2021). “Republic Day parade: Uttar Pradesh wins best tableau award”. The Hindu. Retrieved 30 January 2021.

When was the First Republic Day parade held in Indonesia?

The first Republic Day Parade was held on 26 January 1950, during which the President of Indonesia Sukarno was the chief guest. The flypast of that parade included aircraft such as Harvards, Consolidated B-24 Liberators, Dakotas, Hawker Tempest, Spitfires and jet planes comprising a total of more than a hundred aircraft.