Why is beating retreat celebrated

The tune has been retained, according to reports. Click here to join our channel indianexpress and stay updated with the latest headlines. Home Explained Explained: The significance of the Beating Retreat ceremony Explained: The significance of the Beating Retreat ceremony The military tradition began in 17th century England, when King James II ordered his troops to beat drums, lower flags and organise a parade to announce the end of a day of combat.

Dress rehearsal for the ceremony on at New Delhi. Explained: What is the Beating Retreat function? In independent India, the ceremony was celebrated in the early s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army developed a unique ceremony of display by the massed bands.

Every year, the ceremony takes place at the Vijay Chowk on January 29 marking the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. Visit www. Follow us on :. Times Now Digital. Updated Jan 29, IST. As many as 26 musical performances enthralled the audience at the historic Vijay Chowk. A contingent of soldiers of Bangladesh armed forces had participated in the Republic Day Parade on the Rajpath on January India had last month started golden jubilee Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations commemorating the war victory.

Beating Retreat is a centuries-old military tradition. It dates back to the days when troops disengaged from battle at sunset. As soon as the buglers sounded the 'retreat', the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield.