11th Republic Day in pictures
KATHMANDU, May 29: The 11th Republic Day was observed organizing a special function at the Nepal Army Pavilion in Tundikhel on Tuesday.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari, on the occasion, expressed best wishes to all Nepalis for the promotion of national unity and making the country a prosperous.
The Nepal Army (NA) made a fly by with a chopper displaying a banner of Republican Day and showering flower petals to mark the occasion.
A minute’s silence was also observed to honor the sacrifices made by known and unknown martyrs in different stages of uprisings for political transformation and democracy.
On the special occasion, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, acting Chief Justice, House Speaker, National Assembly Chairperson released a pair of white pigeons each as a sign of peace.
Musical processions were also staged by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Bhaktapur municipality, MadhyapurThimi municipality and Kirtipur municipality displaying their traditional attires and cultures. The PanchaKanya also took part in the ceremony during which the Lakhe dance, Lanthi dance and Astamatrika dance were staged.
The Buddhists’ associations including the Gumba Development Committee Nepal, National Youth Council and National Sports Council took part in the ceremony with their banners.
The Department of Agriculture and Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC) presented an attractive procession displaying different agricultural products.
The Nepal Army, Armed Police Force (APF) and Nepal Police staged musical performances of national music to invoke patriotism and presented Nepal’s favorite Maruni and Kaura performances.
Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) and women police officers and army presented their musical bands.
Nepal Government’s high officials, chiefs of constitutional bodies, industrialists, civil service employees, and distinguished personalities from the society took part in the ceremony. The ceremony was live telecast by the Nepal Television.
Photo: Mukunda Kalikote