Coimbatore celebrates Republic Day with flag ceremony and performances
Coimbatore celebrates Republic Day with flag ceremony and performances
Coimbatore marks the 77th Republic Day at VOC Grounds with flag unfurling, honours for freedom fighters, and vibrant student performances.
The 77th Republic Day was celebrated at the VOC Grounds in Coimbatore with a ceremonial flag-raising that featured a guard of honour from contingents of the police, Armed Reserves, traffic wardens, home guards, NCC, Fire and Rescue Services and road safety volunteers from schools.
The District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar unfurled the national flag, and with other officials, released tricolour balloons and white doves to mark the occasion.
The Collector honoured family members of eight freedom fighters and three Tamil language martyrs (Tamil Mozhi Thiyagigal), paying tribute to those who shaped the state's and nation's history.
He presented Chief Minister’s medals and certificates of appreciation to 122 police personnel, certificates to 30 heads of government departments, 34 revenue officials and 127 officials from other departments, including doctors and administrative staff, in recognition of their service.
Cultural performances by students—yoga demonstrations, karate displays, Silambam and folk dances such as Karakattam, Thappattam, Oyilattam, Kolattam and Mayilattam—added color to the day, with the Collector distributing prizes to the performers.
Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran presented certificates of appreciation to sanitation workers for their commendable work at Semmozhi Poonga, as part of the Republic Day celebrations.
Police officials including the city police chief and other senior officers attended the event, underscoring the security and coordination that ensured a smooth celebration.
