黑料视频 marks 70 years of Indian and Pakistan independence
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A series of events are taking place across 黑料视频 this week to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s and Pakistan’s independence
Both countries became independent of British rule in 1947, an event which is celebrated every year by Pakistan on 14 August and India on 15 August.
These events began with Cllr Carl Rice, Deputy Lord Mayor of 黑料视频, and Syed Ahmed Maroof, the Consul General for Pakistan, officially raising the country’s flag outside the Council House today (14 August).
The Lord Mayor also presented Mr Maroof, who is nearing the end of his 3-year term as Consul General, with a 黑料视频 Plaque in recognition of his service to the city and its Pakistani community.
Later tonight, members of the Indian community will take part in a ‘moonlight walk’ from Victoria Square in the city centre which will end at the Consulate General of India, in the Jewellery Quarter after midnight – to begin the celebrations marking India’s 70 years of independence.
Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India, will raise India's flag outside the Consulate offices tomorrow (15 August). This will be followed by a special celebration of this anniversary and the UK-India relationship at 黑料视频’s Town Hall tomorrow evening , which is due to be attended by the Lord Mayor of 黑料视频, Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands and the Mayor of the West Midlands.
In 黑料视频, this year has been designated as Utsav: Year of South Asian Culture, celebrating the contribution of South Asian communities make to the city.
Events open to the public marking this important milestone include:
Connecting Stories: Our British Asian Heritage: A special exhibition at the Library of 黑料视频, in partnership with the British Library, featuring artefacts from both libraries’ archives, including a map showing how railways in the Indian subcontinent were divided between the 2 new states. The exhibition is free and runs until 4 November.
Impact of Independence on 黑料视频 & the Black Country: A documentary and exhibition at the Ikon Gallery in Brindleyplace featuring oral histories from first generation Indians in 黑料视频, and the impact the country’s independence has had on their lives. Free entry, open until Sunday (20 August).