Dozens of guests have accepted the invitation of Mr. Gauri Shankar Gupta, the Ambassador of India to Hungary to celebrate August 15, his country's Independence Day at the Ambassador's Residence this Monday. Independence Day is considered as a national holiday in India.

After a long struggle, India was freed from Britain's colonial rule 63 years ago and India's tricolor flag was unfolded by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the political heir to Mahatma Gandhi and the leader of the Indian National congress that spearheaded the country's fight for independence.

Official reception: On the occasion of the Event of the November 7th 1987, the charge d’affaires of the Republic of Tunisia, Adnene Damergi welcomed guests at a reception held in the Museum of Military History in Budapest.

Ambassador Charbel Stephan celebrating with guests at a reception in the Museum of Military History - with his children performing.

Celebration with music: guests were welcome by the Angolan Ambassador to Hungary, Joao Miguel Vahekeni to celebrate in the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Budapest with a special performance of African music.

Reception at the Residence: the Korean Ambassador to Hungary, Chung-Ha Sum welcomed guests at his residence for the celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Korea.