January 15, 2002

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TABLEAUX IN THE FORTHCOMING REPUBLIC DAY PARADE

    This year’s Republic Day Parade comes with twenty-eight tableaux representing various states and agencies of India. Each float is designed to highlight its theme.

Presents the indigenous musical instruments.

Presents the life style of the tribals.

Presents the silk industry of Bhagalpur.

Presents an old but dying craft of the tribes.

Presents the Phool walon ki sair festival.

Presents the rich and diverse Goan culture.

Presents the devastation after the earthquake and rehabilitation.

Presents the coexistence of the people of different faiths.

  • Kerala- Kettuvallam
  • Presents Kettuvallam-a boat made of jackwood plant and coir rope.

    Presents the famous Jahaz Mahal in Mandu.

    Presents popular festivities of Janmashtami.

    Presents a variety of exotic orchids and butterflies..

    Presents bamboo arts and crafts of the Mizos.

    Presents one of the largest collections of medals.

    Presents an important mythological and archeological site.

    Presents the festival of colours - Holi.

    Presents the distinguished styles of traditional houses in India.

    Presents the importance of Khadi in rural India

    Presents the Indian tradition of respect and reverence for nature.

    Presents the importance of conservation of mountains

    Presents Indian Ordnance Factories’ 200 year experience in defence production.

  • Ministry of Railways- Antiquity to modernity
  • Presents the journey from antiquity to modernity over the years,

    Presents different aspects of the government scheme

    Presents the reach of telephone as an instrument of telecom revolution.

    Presents the timeless quality of the Indian handicrafts and handlooms

    Presents the different elements of Eco-tourism