Prayagraj,As part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” a ‘Military Band Concert’ was conducted on the banks of river Yamuna on 02 Aug 2022. The event was conducted under the ageis of HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area and overall coordination was done by OD Fort Prayagraj. It was graced by Brig MS Sidhu, Station Commander, Allahabad Station who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Bands from 39 Gorkha Rifles Training Centre, Varanasi and Dogra Regimental Centre, Faizabad performed on the occasion.
Enthralling the audience, the military brass band began with our national song ‘Vande Matram’. This was followed by a number of patriotic tunes which not only captivated the attention of the audience but filled the air with patriotic feelings. Saraswati Ghat reverberated to the melodious tunes played flawlessly by the musicians. Subedar Major JR Sharma, Subedar TB Thapa and Subedar Moti Lal conducted the musicians to perfection leaving the audience spellbound. The performance included inspiring tunes like JAI HO, TAQAT VATAN KI HAMSE HAI, KESARI and a medley, to name a few.
The event was witnessed by serving and retired military personnel with families, civilian dignitaries, NCC cadets and children from various schools. The band concert motivated children and was very well appreciated by all attendees. Emotions and nostalgia ran high as the event culminated with playing of the Nation Anthem.
