The event was hosted by Indian Army troops deployed on the Indo-China border. Besides Indian and PLA soldiers, their family members and the local populace from both sides of the border.
A large contingent of the Chinese Army personnel along with their families came over to the Indian side of the border to be part of the Indian Independence Day celebrations. Brig Sudhakar Jee, of the Indian Army received the Chinese delegation led by Col Tan Guang Rong at the Maitri Sthal.
A large number of civilian visitors from both sides also participated in the festivities marked by unfurling of the flags of the two countries. An enthralling cultural programme and a treat ofIndian delicacies were other highlights of the programme.
Despite the language barrier, participants from both sides interacted with each other in a free and cordial environment. Members of the delegations and local participants joined together to pay homage to the victims of recent floods and land slides on both sides of the border.
The delegations parted amidst feelings of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the already existing cordial relations between India and China.
