An estimated 6,000 people celebrated Indian Independence Day at the Indian Gymkhana Club in Osterley on Sunday 16th August.
Thousands of people of Indian origin attended the Flag Hoisting Ceremony at 11 am by the Indian High Commissioner HE Ranjan Mathai. The gathered audience enjoyed the great cultural programme and free food freshly prepared and served hot to thousands of people. Many community organisations participated in the festivities and held stalls, greeting and meeting the visitors.
Prior to this the Indian High Commission in Aldwych held an independence day celebration at India House, that was attended by their ministers and staff.
