The Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026. The day was marked with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Embassy, attended by members of the Indian community and friends of India. The Ambassador read excerpts from the President of India’s address and highlighted the growing India–Israel strategic partnership and people-to-people ties. A short cultural programme followed the ceremony.
In the evening, a reception hosted by the Ambassador was attended by Minister of Culture and Sports, Mr. Miki Zohar, diplomats, senior officials, and community leaders. The event included speeches, a showcase of the ‘One District - One Product’ exhibition, and cultural performances by Indian and Israeli artists, reflecting the richness of India’s heritage.
India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations
The Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day in Israel on 26 January, 2026. This Republic Day marks 76 years from the commencement of the Indian Constitution.
The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated in Israel with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the India House on the morning of 26 January, 2026. Members of the Indian community and friends of India joined the celebrations in large numbers. The event started with the unfurling of the tricolour by the Ambassador of India, H.E. Mr J. P. Singh, followed by a rendition of the national anthem. The Ambassador read out excerpts of the President of India's Republic Day address and spoke about the growing India-Israel strategic partnership as well as the deepening of people-to-people ties. This was followed by a short cultural programme.
In the evening, the Ambassador hosted a reception to celebrate this important milestone. The event was honoured by the presence of H.E. Mr Micki Zohar, Minister of Culture and Sports, State of Israel, as the Chief Guest for the evening. Israeli dignitaries and senior officials, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Israeli civil society including academicians, think tank members & media, and prominent members of the Indian community attended the event. In his remarks, the Ambassador spoke about India's achievements in the last year as well as highlighted the various landmarks of the India-Israel success story, including the signing of the Bilateral Investment Agreement, Terms of Reference of the Free-Trade Agreement, and MoU on Defence cooperation. The Ambassador underscored India beliefs in two of its timeless philosophies of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ - ‘the world is one family’ - and ‘Vishwabandhu’ – ‘India as a friend to the world’. He also underlined the importance of marching towards making self reliant India - ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ - and making India a developed India by 2047 - a ‘Viksit Bharata’ under the leadership of India’s visionary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Emblematic of India’s artistic depth, the Embassy also hosted an exhibition of ‘One District-One Product’ showcasing the indigenous artifacts from more than 20 states and Union territories of India. The exhibition comprised of handicrafts, paintings, textiles etc bringing the unique crafts, skills, and creative traditions rooted in each district into the spotlight.
An illustration of the cultural heritage of India was also witnessed in the event where Indian and Israeli artists came together to perform a range of pieces, including a jugalbandi and India’s national song, ‘Vande Mataram’ to the wide appreciation of all present.
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