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Rehearsals on in full swing for Beating Retreat ceremony to be held at New Delhi's Vijay Chowk on January 29, 2022.
The ceremony marks the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations.
The day after Republic Day, the audience were left spellbound by the full dress rehearsals along with the mock drone and laser shows for the Beating retreat ceremony.
The military tradition began in 17th century England, when King James II ordered his troops to beat drums, lower flags and organise a parade to announce the end of a day of combat.
The ceremony was then called ‘watch setting’ and took place at sunset after firing a single round from the evening gun.
Section D (Ceremonials) at the Ministry of Defence conducts the event.
The ceremony consists of musical performances by bands, who each year play Indian and western tunes.
