Port Blair, Jan 30: As part of “Bharat Parv” organised at ITF ground on the occasion the Republic Day Celebrations 2018, the Naval Band of the Andaman and Nicobar Command was at display in its full glory. The musical evening consisted of exhilarating performance by the band of INS Jarawa. In addition to enthralling variety of martial music, the show had popular Indian and western numbers. Mrs Nuzhat Hassan, IPS, DGP A & N was present as Chief Guest for the event. A large number of civilian dignitaries were also invited. The Naval Band at Port Blair is part of INS Jarawa and was commissioned in 1985. The Band conductor is P Chandra Shekar, CPOMUS. The band has entertained the local audience at various venues like Ross Island, Raj Niwass and Marina Park and also on occasions like Navy Week, Independence Day and MILAN. The band has also performed on various national and international festivals such as Military tattoos in South Korea, China, Philippines and Indonesia.
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