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Patiala, January 20
Preparations for the upcoming 68th Republic Day celebrations are in full swing at Polo Ground in the city. Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh will preside over the state-level function here, which will be held at the Yadavindra Public School stadium on January 26.
The main attraction of the function would be march pasts by NCC scouts, guides and the Red Cross. Students from various schools of the city will present a cultural programme. The Republic Day celebrations will also have a special taekwondo show by hearing and visually impaired students of the Patiala School for Deaf and Blind.
Punjab folk dances bhangra and giddha will also be presented by students of Mohindra College, Modi College and Khalsa College. The function will also have performances by singers Sohail Khan and Arsh Ali. The tableaux will show the rich cultural heritage and economic progress of the state. Around 1,400 to 1,500 students from different schools and colleges will be performing at the event. Refreshments and a shuttle bus service are being provided to the students, participating in the rehearsals.
Attractions
The main attraction of the function will be march pasts by NCC cadets scouts and guides, and the Red Cross. Students from various schools of the city will present a cultural programme. The celebrations will also have a taekwondo show by the hearing and visually impaired students of the Patiala School for Deaf and Blind.
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