BIS # 1260 REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS AT BARODA

Anthony Fonseca sdb BARODA, JANUARY 29, 2009: The Sixtieth Republic Day was celebrated at Don Bosco, Baroda with great splendour and solemnity. Mr. Prakash Patankar, who was the Chief Guest for the occasion, took the salute after hoisting the National Tricolour. A colourful cultural programme followed – comprising speeches patriotic songs and dances – which was well appreciated by the gathering. The highlight of the programme was a skit on the life of Bhagat Singh, enacted by the students of the Primary and Secondary sections. The programme concluded with the speech by the chief guest.