Border Security Force Camel Band
The Border Security Force Camel Band is the
It consists of thirteen musicians mounted specifically on
Republic Day
It is one of the unique sights of the Delhi Republic Day parade and has been an annual participant since 1990. The only time it has missed a parade was in 2016 due to a lack of preparation.[7] In October 2019, the BSF protested the fact that it non-inclusion of marching contingent had only been asked to send its camel-mounted band to the Republic Day Parade.[8] Scouts and Guides for Animals and Birds with OIPA: Indian People for Animals, through Naresh Kadyan, Retired Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Haryana, moved PIL, before Hon'ble Delhi High Court, orders has been passed to be humane towards shifting of 100 Camels, from Rajasthan to Delhi, to take part in Republic Day Parade.
Other events
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It is a permanent feature in Rajasthan and Marwar festivals and has also participated in various military tattoos. U.S. President Barack Obama lauded the performance of during his state visit to New Delhi on 5 November 2010.[9] 10 years prior, it took part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland.[10] Besides the Republic Day Parade, it participates in the BSF Raising Day Event. It has also participated in many festivals across the country. The band and the ceremonial BSF Camel contingent perform regularly at the Jodhpur Sthapana Divas, the Thar Mahostav at Barmer, the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer, and the annual Camel Fair and Festival of Bikaner.[11]
See also
- Indian military bands
- Omani Royal Guard Military Band
- Life Guards' Dragoon Music Corps
- Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry
References
- ^ "Did you know The Border Security Force has a camel band? Here's all about BSF and Its Camels". 1 December 2015.
- ^ "Now, camel carts used to patrol border, build green wall". Hindustan Times. 4 July 2017.
- ^ "BSF's camel contingent to perform at Republic Day parade - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 January 2017.
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- ^ Menon, Aparna (1 December 2015). "Did you know The Border Security Force has a camel band? Here's all about BSF and Its Camels".
- ^ "Indian Border Security Police Force Camel Band, 2015". www.treefrogtreasures.com.
- ^ "No camel contingent at Republic Day parade for first time in 66 years". India Today.
- ^ "BSF protests non-inclusion of marching contingent in RD parade 2020". The Economic Times. PTI. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
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