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Hempstead Town ceremony marks India Republic Day

Thursday January 24, 2013 12:34 PM By Patrick Whittle

The flag of India will be raised at

Photo credit: JC Cherubini

Hempstead Town is celebrating India Republic Day this week.

India Republic Day is a national holiday in India that recognizes the country’s liberation from British rule. It will be observed throughout India on Saturday.

Hempstead held its 10th annual India Republic Day ceremony on Tuesday night. The event was sponsored by the Indian American Forum and included an awards ceremony and...

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