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Embassy of India Lisbon celebrated the 70th Independence day

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Embassy of India in Lisbon celebrated the 70th Independence Day of India at India House (Embassy Residence). About 170 people of the Indian Community, NRIs/PIOs and Indian students celebrated the occasion with patriotic fervour. K Nandini Singla, Ambassador of India to the Portuguese Republic, unfurled the Indian National Flag and read out the Address of the Hon’ble President of India to the Nation. The programme was followed by a vibrant cultural programme which included singing of patriotic songs, a Garba performance by the Indian community, a classical Odissi dance by a Portuguese artist and an interactive ‘Know India’ Quiz which saw enthusiastic participation from everyone.