HOW ARE REPUBLIC DAY TABLEAUX FINALIZE ?

(The Quiver) Major attractions of Republic day are its events. Epic centre of India’s Republic Day celebrations is the marching parade which takes place every year on the 26th of January at Rajpath, New Delhi. It is the main attraction of India’s Republic Day celebrations, which last for three days. The first parade was held in 1950, and it has been held every year since. The parade marches from the Rashtrapati Bhawan along the Rajpath, to India Gate and from there to Red Fort. The next attractions after the parade are the tableaus which are showcased by various states. These colourful tableaus represent the unique cultures and traditions of various states of India. Do you know these tableaus to be showcased in the Republic Day undergoes a selection procedure?

This year there will be 21 tableaux in the parade, with 12 from states and Union Territories and nine departments under the Central Government or independent institutions. This year the West Bengal and Kerala tableaus for the Republic Day parade has been rejected.

 Lets know how Republic Day tableaux are selected

Defence Ministry is responsible for the Republic Day parade and is the coordinating body for the tableaux.

The selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade is done by an expert committee of Defence Ministry.The committee consisting of distinguished persons from various fields shortlist the best tableau from the proposals. The committee includes prominent people from art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, choreography do the shortlisting.

 The proposals are submitted by September 27 and the shortlisting starts in the second week of October.

The Committee hold six to seven rounds of meetings to evaluate the proposals to carry out the shortlisting and the final selection.

The Defence Ministry has shared basic guidelines about what all the tableaux can or should include. 

In its first phase, the sketch or design of the proposals is examined and suggestions for modifications, if any, are carried out. 

Once approved by the committee, the participants have to present three-dimensional models of their proposals. 

The three-dimensional models are then examined again by the expert panel for final selection.

The final selection is based on visual appeal, impact on the masses, idea behind it, degree of detailing and the music.

What is allowed in the tableaux

The participants have to showcase elements relevant to their state/ UT/ department, within the overarching theme.

The theme given to participants in Republic Day 2022 parade was around 75 years of India’s Independence.

The Defence Ministry also shares the basic guidelines about what all the tableaux can or should include.