Consulate General of India in Shanghai hosted the 69th Independence Day celebrations earlier in the morning at the Indian Consulate premises today. Consul General unfurled the tricolor and read out excerpts from Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji’s address to the nation. A large number of members of the Indian community turned up to participate at the flag hoisting celebrations.

In a special gesture, Vice Mayor of Yiwu H.E. Xiong Tao also joined in (on behalf of Yiwu Municipal People’s Government) to participate in the flag hoisting celebrations. It may be noted that Yiwu (located in Zhejiang) is host to one of the largest number of Indian traders in Eastern China and is the world’s largest small-commodities trading hub. Nearly 50 - 60 residents from Yiwu also joined in to participate at the flag hoisting celebrations in Shanghai.

During the flag hoisting event, children from Indian community rendered patriotic songs and informal gathering over light refreshment following at the Consulate. Several members of the Indian Associations in Shanghai, as well as students from Fudan University, NYU Shanghai, and other universities in Eastern China also joined in to participate in the flag hoisting celebrations.

Shanghai

15 August 2016