Indian community celebrates the 77th Republic Day of India, in a Grand Cultural Event

By Editor's Desk Last updated Feb 4, 2026

Frankfurt (Germany): Indian diaspora in Germany hosted a gala

rendezvous on Sunday last to celebrate the 77th Republic Day of India under Bharat Verein e.V. banner. The grand cultural and invigorating event held at SAALBAU Volkshaus Enkheim, Frankfurt, brought together the Indian community, Friends of India and distinguished Guests for an evening that truly reflected the spirit of India, reports NewsOnRadar.com, reporter stationed in Europe. The fervour was doubly enforced by the recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement, called ‘Mother of All Deals‘ by European Commision Chief Ursula von der Leyen, in New Delhi.

The opening and introductory address of the evening was delivered by senior community leader Kamal Vatsain,

followed by an inspiring welcome address from Stephan Mani, and event coordination from executive committee members of Bharat Verein e.V.

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A special highlight was the beautiful musical presentation commemorating 150 years of “Vande Mataram”, presented by the Aditis School of Indian Music, setting a deeply patriotic tone for the evening.

The distinguished speakers at the event were :

• Sanjay Jaswal, Consul for India in Germany (Consulate General of India, Frankfurt)

• Mr. Stefan Giesler, Managing Director, Hessischer Städtetag Hessischer Städtetag • Ms. Eileen O’Sullivan, City Councillor, City of Frankfurt, FRANKFURT.de.

Their speeches reflected the strong bonds of India–Germany friendship, shared democratic values, and cultural connection. The guests and the august audience enjoyed the Cultural Performances depicting Indian Arts, music and dance sequences. Aditi Sengupta-Smita’s Dance World. Abila Mankulam Chaitali Dutta Chowdhury Smita Chakraborty Purkayastha ignited the pariotic fervour among the audience..

The stage then came alive with vibrant and diverse performances:

• Odissi & Kathak by Layam – Smita’s Dance world

• Semi-classical & Bharatanatyam by Mrs. Abila Mankulam & Mrs. Suja Vinod from the Indian Dance Academy Frankfurt.

• Energetic Bollywood performances by Layam;

A true show-stopper of the evening was the famous Ottamthullal Mask Dance, performed for the first time in Frankfurt, leaving the audience spellbound.

The evening bonhomie concluded with Vote of Thanks by Ramesh sharma , Joint Secretary, Bharat Virein, followed by the Indian National Anthem, uniting everyone in pride and emotion. He expressed heartfelt thanks to all performers, guests, volunteers, and community members who made this celebration a grand success.

The event beautifully showcased India’s rich cultural heritage, democratic values, and the streng

th of the Indian diaspora in Germany, he averred.

India’s 77th Republic Day at the Indian Consulate was also celebrated on

January 26, by Consult General of India Ms. Shuchita Kishore at the Frankfurt office premises by lighting a customery lamp followed by dinner attended by select

guests, Indian community leaders and members. In a brief address she underlined themajor activities of the Consulate,

fecilitating the Indian community visiting Germany: by organising Business Meets, disseminating trade information and cultural events etc.

Present on the occasion were also; Ajit Rande ( MEBF and FOI Advisor) , Klaus Klipp ( Chairman EUF Europa Union, Frankfurt), Kamal Vatsain (EUF Exec. Board member & FOI advisor) who mingled with the audience during the gala event on Sunday (seen in the picture alongside)..

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