India celebrates 75th Independence Day
By Kwon Mee-yoo
Indian Ambassador to Korea Sripriya Ranganathan, fourth from right, hoists the country's national flag on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day at the embassy in Seoul, Aug. 15. Given extant restrictions on social gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held in hybrid form. Cultural performances including patriotic songs and dances were performed by Indian community members, students and members of the Indian Cultural Center, and the entire event was livestreamed on the embassy's social media. Courtesy of Embassy of India in Korea