India, Aug. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay is live, marking a unique global celebration of India's Independence Day as the Tiranga travels across the world following the path of the rising sun.
The Suryapath Tiranga journey began at 1:30 AM IST in Suva, Fiji, as the Tiranga was hoisted at the first point of the relay. From Fiji, the symbolic journey followed the path of the rising sun, moving westward across New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar. At every mission and post, the National Flag was hoisted, creating a continuous visual relay of the Tiranga across time zones and continents. By 8:00 AM, th...