The text is a transcript of a live commentary on the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France, on July 14, 2023. The parade is a celebration of the French Revolution and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity. The commentary describes the historical and cultural significance of the event, as well as the details of the participants, such as the French president, the Indian prime minister, the military units, the bands, the aircrafts and the medal recipients. The commentary also expresses pride and admiration for the Indian contingent, which was invited as a guest nation and included soldiers from the Punjab Regiment. The text ends with a description of the musical performance and the meeting between the French president and the Indian prime minister.
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- The text is a transcript of a commentary on the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France on July 14, 2024.
- The parade is a celebration of the French Revolution and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
- The parade features various military and civilian contingents, including a guest nation contingent from India.
- The Indian contingent consists of 279 personnel from the Punjab Regiment, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.
- The French President Emmanuel Macron and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the parade as special guests.
- The parade also honors the recipients of the French Medal of Resistance, which is awarded to those who fought against the German occupation of France during World War II.