Hours after earthquake in Indonesia, Indian Embassy raises flag in Jakarta
On Saturday, Indonesia experienced a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, resulting in at least 20 deaths and significant damage. Despite the catastrophic event, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta raised the Indian national flag to commemorate India's 80th Independence Day as part of the Suryapath Tiranga global relay initiative.
The embassy in Indonesia passed the ceremonial baton to Vietnam, with the flag set to rise from Hanoi next. The Suryapath Tiranga initiative involves Indian embassies and missions worldwide successively hoisting the Tricolour as the sunrise moves from east to west across the globe. This symbolic gesture connects diplomatic missions and the global Indian community with India's Independence Day celebrations, creating a continuous journey of the Tricolour across different time zones.
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