Every year, 29 January is the day when the four-day long celebration of the Republic Day comes to an end with the “Beating the Retreat” ceremony.<br />This year, 16 military bands, 16 pipes and drums bands from regimental centres and battalions participated in the event, which ended with the lighting of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill.<br />The music compositions are mostly done by Indians and the function is widely attended, much like the 26 January parade.\<br /><br />Video: DD
