India Independence Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi - in pictures


  • Hundreds of Indians gathered at the embassy in Abu Dhabi to take part in the India Independence Day festivities. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Hundreds of Indians gathered at the embassy in Abu Dhabi to take part in the India Independence Day festivities. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Sunjay Sudhir, India’s ambassador to the UAE.
    Sunjay Sudhir, India’s ambassador to the UAE.
  • A young performer took to the stage in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the day.
    A young performer took to the stage in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the day.
  • An array of artwork was on display to celebrate India's identity.
    An array of artwork was on display to celebrate India's identity.
  • A dance performer gets ready to wow the crowds in Abu Dhabi.
    A dance performer gets ready to wow the crowds in Abu Dhabi.
  • Indian artist Anjini Prakash.
    Indian artist Anjini Prakash.
  • School pupils were a big part of the celebration to mark India's Independence Day.
    School pupils were a big part of the celebration to mark India's Independence Day.
  • Indian residents take a selfie with artist Ahmed Al Awadhi.
    Indian residents take a selfie with artist Ahmed Al Awadhi.
  • A dance performer takes to the stage at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
    A dance performer takes to the stage at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • Left to right: Micah Dsouza, 12, Zoe Dsouza, 15 and Eva Dsouza, 11 show off the artwork they created to celebrate the day.
    Left to right: Micah Dsouza, 12, Zoe Dsouza, 15 and Eva Dsouza, 11 show off the artwork they created to celebrate the day.