SURAT: A procession carrying a 1,100-metre long tricolor was taken out in Surat city of Gujarat to mark the 72nd Independence Day.
The flag, made at a textile factory here, was held up by thousands of people as the procession stretched for five kilometers, accompanied by tableaux on themes such as unity and cultural diversity, said Rahul Agarwal, a member of the organizing team.
Some tableaux also featured live performance of Kathak and tribal dance forms. Several local organizations took part in the program which was coordinated by Agarwal Vikas Trust, a non-profit outfit, Agarwal said.
“The 1,100-metre long tricolor was made using ultra satin fabric. The colors used to paint it were imported from Germany,” he said. PTI
