Beating retreat held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27, 2012:
Following the commemoration of 63rd Republic Day, the State Government organised Beating of the Retreat ceremony at 1st Manipur Rifles' Parade Ground today.
Governor Gurubachan Jagat graced the function as chief guest and attended by Chief Minister O Ibobi and other Government officials as special guests.
During the ceremony, band display performed by civil, police and military band parties along with folk dances performed by various artists from different ethnic communities thrilled the spectators of the ceremony.
The observation concluded by pulling down the tri-colour National flag with the rhythm of National Anthem played by the band parties.