<span style="color: #222222;">The Embassy of India in Beijing celebrated the 72nd Republic Day with zeal and enthusiasm with due diligence to COVID-19 protocols. The celebrations were also held at consulates in Guangzhou and Shanghai. Ambassador Vikram Misri unfurled the National Flag which was followed by singing of the National Anthem. Mr. Misri read Hon. President of India's address to the nation on the occasion.</span><br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">During his address, Mr. Misri hailed the values enshrined in the Constitution of India. This was followed by a short cultural program including a soulful rendition of 'Vande Mataram'. AIR Correspondent reports that members from Indian community could not participate due to COVID-19 pandemic related situation in Beijing and its adjoining provinces, Hebei and Heilongjiang. There have been restrictions on movements, observation of prevention and control measures and also prohibition on large gatherings. Nonetheless, Indians working in multilateral institutions and in other small groups celebrated the Republic Day.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Indian missions in South Korea and Japan also celebrated Republic Day following COVID-19 protocols by local governments. Indian community members joined the event online. Many South Korean leaders also joined the event online and congratulated India on its 72nd Republic Day showing the bipartisan support to the India-Korea Special Strategic Partnership. Not only this, both in South Korea and Japan, native citizens also gave online cultural performances along with Indian community members.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prominent South korean leader Mr. Lee Nak-yon, former Prime Minister and current Chairman of the Ruling Democratic Party congratulated India on its 72nd Republic Day.</span><br />