Beating Retreat
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, said on Sunday that the Beating Retreat ceremony that showcases the diverse musical traditions of different bands and that has witnessed increased usage of Indian music will now be heard on WAVES OTT.“You may have noticed that this ceremony showcases the diverse musical traditions of different bands. This programme of splendid formations, along with vibrant music, is sure to draw everyone’s attention,” Modi said. After the Beating Retreat, all this hard work and achievements used to fade away, but now a highly commendable initiative has been undertaken pertaining to it, he said. “For the first time, the music of Beating Retreat is also available on WAVES OTT. In the future, it will be available on other platforms as well, and you must listen to it. You will be very proud of our armed forces and their traditions,” Modi said.This year’s Beating Retreat ceremony was very memorable as the Air Force, Army, Navy, and CAPF bands gave excellent performances, he said. The PM said the Air Force band composed the Sindoor formation while the Naval band composed the ‘Matsya Yantra’ formation. The Army band’s performance showcased 150 years of Vande Mataram as well as India’s success in cricket, he said.The Beating Retreat ceremony was first held in the 1950s, and since then, the ceremony has become an annual feature to pay tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces.
