The Beating Retreat of the massed pipe and brass bands of the Royal Jordanian Army is held in the national capital of Amman. In attendance is usually the King and Queen of Jordan, as well as many other senior members of the House of Hashim, the …

Beating Retreat is a ceremony that marks the end of Republic Day festivities in India. It is held on the evening of January 29, three days after Republic Day, at the Vijay Chowk, New Delhi. The ceremony features a musical performance by the bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Delhi Police, and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The ceremony is presided over by the President of India ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the conclusion of India's Republic Day celebrations and is held on January 29 every year at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi.This year, the event commemorates India's 76th ...

Jan 27, 2025 · The beating retreat ceremony in India was first held in 1950s, during the state visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Since then, the ceremony has become an annual event to pay tribute to ...

Jan 27, 2025 · When was the Beating Retreat ceremony first held in India? It was in the 1950s that the Beating Retreat ceremony was first held in India during the state visit of then British monarch Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip. Back then, the Indian Army’s Major Roberts indigenously developed the unique ceremony of display by the massed bands.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Beating Retreat ceremony has its origins in the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army developed the tradition of massed bands. The ceremony is rooted in a centuries-old military ...

Jan 27, 2025 · On January 29, the historic Vijay Chowk will host the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, featuring captivating and inspiring tunes by the finest military and paramilitary bands.

Members of the public can attend Beating Retreat, which is a ticketed event. For further details, visit: www.householddivision.org.uk. Beating Retreat has its origins in the early years of organised warfare when the beating of drums and the parading of …

Jul 11, 2024 · Beating Retreat - there's no "the" in the middle - is a ceremony that originated from the time that the beating of drums heralded the end of the day, calling units back to their castle or encampment. But over the centuries, Beating Retreat has evolved from its practical military function into a ceremonial event.

Jul 7, 2023 · Every year, against a backdrop of fireworks, military personnel perform drill and play music to both the public and members of the Royal Family. It is the Beating Retreat, traditionally performed twice in June, annually – but what is it for and how did it originate?