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Over 800 people gathered at the residence of the Ambassador of India to the Netherlands H.E. Mr. Venu Rajamony, in Wassenaar, this morning (January 26) to celebrate 71stRepublic Day of India. The celebrations began with the hoisting of the Indian flag by the Ambassador. The flag hoisting was followed by singing of the national anthem and reading out of President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the nation. Patriotic songs and Indian dances were performed and refreshments were provided to the guests. The function witnessed the largest gathering of Indian diaspora, including members of the Surinam-Hindustani community and friends of India who came together to celebrate this important day.