Beating Retreat: British hymn ‘Abide with Me’ causing a stir in India

Jan 29, 2022
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Yearly, India places on a grand parade within the capital, Delhi, on 26 January to mark the day in 1950 when it formally grew to become a sovereign republic. The Beating Retreat ceremony, which originates from a 17 Century British custom, occurs three days later, signalling the top of festivities.

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