Brigade of Guards and Sikh Regiment were jointly adjudged the best marching contingents among the services during the Republic Day Parade 2015 while Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was the best in the category of Para-Military Forces and other auxiliary marching contingents.
This was announced by the Defence Ministry on Thursday on the eve of Beating Retreat ceremony which symbolises formal closure of the Republic Day celebrations.
Best Tableau
Among the 25 tableaux, including nine from Ministries and departments, the first position went to Maharashtra Tableau which depicted “Wari to Pandharpur” (the pilgrimage to Pandharpur). Jharkhand tableau on “Maluti Temples” was adjudged the second best and third position went to Karnataka tableau which was based on famous “Channapatna Toys.”
Daang Dance
In the third category i.e. the competitive category of school children items, the “Daang Dance” of Gujarat presented by West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur (Rajasthan) has been adjudged the best, while South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur (Maharashtra) bagged a consolation prize for their portrayal of “Lezim Dance” of Maharashtra.
The Special Prize by the Jury went to the tableau presented by the Central Public Works Departments (CPWD) giving a floral depiction of “Gaumukh.”
The winners are adjudged by three panels of judges appointed by the Defence Ministry for assessing the marching contingents in two marching categories, tableaux and School Children items.
All the winners will be awarded trophies and prizes by the Defence Minister later in separate functions, a statement by the Defence Ministry said.
