Rock Garden to Feature in India's Republic Day Parade
The Rock Garden has been selected to feature in India's 65th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on 26th January 2014, The Times of India reports.
A motorized tableau representing the Rock Garden will include structures made from recycled materials, a miniature waterfall, murals, and five people acting as visitors. The drive-by will be accompanied by especially composed music.
The New Delhi parade, which is organized by the Ministry of Defence, has the President taking a military salute as well as viewing a range of moving tableaux highlighting cultural and social achievements across the nation. A spectacular air force fly-by concludes the parade.
Nek Chand is reported to be proud that his work has been selected for the national celebrations.
Nek Chand's Rock Garden has innovation, creativity and a non-communal appeal of which all Indians can be proud.
Full story: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-23/chandigarh/44389176_1_rock-garden-nek-chand-tableau
