Beating retreat ceremony held at Attari-Wagah Border on the eve of Independence Day

On the eve of Independence Day, August 14, 2022, the beating retreat ceremony was held at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar. The ritual has been a daily military exercise for India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers since 1959.

#WATCH | The beating retreat ceremony underway at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar on the eve of #IndependenceDay2022 https://t.co/vepkjbEr6F

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A large crowd had gathered at the Attari-Wagah border just before the beating retreat ceremony, singing patriotic songs, dancing, and hoisting the Indian National flag. On Monday, August 15, India will celebrate its Independence Day.

#WATCH | Huge crowd gathers at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar right before the beating retreat ceremony. The atmosphere filled with celebrations as people sing songs of patriotism, dance & hoist the Indian flag#IndependenceDay2022 pic.twitter.com/UVE6bIXFqL

— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2022

The Beating Retreat is an iconic tradition in which both countries' national flags are lowered at the border soon before dusk.

The BSF soldiers marched forward with energy and ferocity, proudly holding the national flag in their hands. As part of the Beating Retreat ceremony, numerous cultural acts were organised.

Prior to the beating retreat ceremony on August 14, Pakistan Rangers and the BSF exchanged sweets at the Attari-Wagah border crossing in Amritsar to mark Pakistan's Independence Day.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a government of India initiative celebrating 75 years of independence and the magnificent history of its people, culture, and achievements. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav's formal voyage began on March 21, 2021 and will conclude one year later on August 15, 2023.

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