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India are celebrating its 78th Independence Day today and on this historic occasion, the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was all decked up for the celebrations in Australia. It was an event hosted by the Indian Consulate General in Melbourne along with the members of Cricket Australia. The event started with the National Anthem of India and was further celebrated with a lot of excitement.
The Olympic Room in the stadium was also decorated with Indian flags, creating a beautiful atmosphere for the people present there. This initiative showed people's love for India and how other nations look upon the country. Moreover, the Indian flag was displaced on the digital scoreboard screen inside the stadium.
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NATIONAL ANTHEM AT MCG WITH INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5292YYq2Ps
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 15, 2024
People gathered there were seen taking selfies and videos of the atmosphere, which looked mesmerizing throughout the event. Music was everywhere, including an Indian band playing drums inside the room. Indians were present, dancing and enjoying their day with the other members of different countries. The sight was truly divine to watch.
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