Indian Embassy in Astana celebrates Republic Day

Over 300 guests attended the event, with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Tumysh as the chief guest.

India's ambassador to Kazakhstan, Shubhdarshini Tripathi, unveils 'Varshik Darpan,' a visual chronicle of the Astana-based embassy's activities during 2022 at a ceremony marking the 74th Republic Day of India in Astana, Kazakhstan on Jan. 26.Indian Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan

Celebrating India's 74th Republic Day, the Indian Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan, hosted a joyous event on Jan. 26. The festivities began at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and were capped off with an impressive reception.

Earlier in the day, the Indian Ambassador Shubhdarshini Tripathi paid tribute to the nation by proudly hoisting the national flag.

Ambassador Tripathi released a commemorative book to mark 2022's happenings at the Embassy. Entitled 'Varshik Darpan,' this photo compilation lays out an insightful account of India-Kazakhstan relations and all their events throughout 2022.

Dancers from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center in Astana perform at a ceremony marking the 74th Republic Day of India in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Jan. 26.Indian Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan

The celebration concluded with a grand reception attended by over 300 people, including the highly esteemed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan — Kanat Tumysh. It was an auspicious occasion that brought together different foreign entities for this momentous event.

Kanat Tumysh, Kazakhstan's deputy minister for foreign affairs, addresses the gathering at a ceremony marking the 74th Republic Day of India in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Jan. 26.Indian Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan

The event was indeed global, with dignitaries from diplomatic missions and international organizations, senior government officials, journalists, and representatives of cultural and academic institutions joining the Indian diaspora community in Astana.