Independence Day Celebrations (Aug 15, 2015)
The 69th Independence Day was celebrated at the Consulate General of India, Shanghai this morning with great joy and patriotic fervor. Acting Consul General Mr. S.K. Ray hoisted the National Flag and read out the President's Address to the nation, delivered on the eve of Independence Day, to the members of the Indian community and friends of India. More than 200 members of the Indian community along with Indian students studying in various universities in Shanghai attended the morning event. Indian Community members comprising Gouri Dattawadkar, Gayathri Gopalakrishnan, Monica Bharadhwaj, Mandar Joshi, Ramakrishnan G and Megh Kalyanasundaram sang patriotic songs on the occasion. An informal gathering over light refreshments followed. A great sense of joy and pride was visible in the attendees.
