Port Blair, Jan 13: With an aim to reach out to the general public of the Islands and to commemorate the 64th Army Day Celebrations, the Army organized impressive Band Concerts at ITF ground every alternate day from 05 Jan to 13 Jan. The Musical extravaganza comprised of performances by the Pipe & Drums Bands of 18 KUMAON & 22 PUNJAB. The event attracted visitors in large numbers including Ex- Servicemen from all over the Emerald Islands who enjoyed the concert with nostalgic feelings. The mega event, which was open to general public, enthralled serving/retired defence personnel and Islanders. On 11 Jan 11, the Army Personnel also presented a cultural programme ‘Military Pageantry & Tattoos’, which was an entertaining cocktail of Nicobari Dance, Kumaoni Dance and the famous Punjabi Bhangra. The participants, all men in olive green, performed at par with professional dancers. The versatile performance of the band and the cultural programme won the hearts of all present at the ITF ground.
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