French Bastille Day July 13th & July 14th Celebrate in Pondicherry 2022

Bastille Day, one of the main festivals in Pondicherry is also known as the ‘National Day of France’. Being an important French colony Pondicherry celebrates this day with great honour and pride. On the eve of the Bastille Day retired soldiers engage themselves in parade and celebrate the day with Indian and French National Anthems. On the day uniformed war soldiers march through the street to honour the French soldiers who were killed in the battles. You can perceive French and the Indian flag flying alongside that project the mishmash of cultures and heritages.

French Bastille Day Treditional Torchlight Parade 13.07.22

On this day, all the retired soldiers participate in the torchlight parade and celebrate the day by singing Indian as well as French National Anthems collectively. Soldiers wear uniforms and walk through the Pondicherry White Town streets in honour of those French soldiers who got killed in the battle. There is a French flag alongside the Indian flag which projects a mixture of culture and heritage.

French Bastille Day 14.07.22

On this day, the French Revolution took a turn because of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. It is celebrated as the national day of France. The fortress, also known as the political prison, was blasted by the common masses as it stood for the monarchy’s power and royal authority. Thus, it was a flashpoint of the French revolution.
Well, Pondicherry was an important business site for the French, and because of the long rule that it had on Pondicherry, it left a lot of its marks on the city. From the food menu items to the architecture, everything has a tinge of this varied history. Bastille Day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm by the people, and an official public holiday is declared on that day. The entire city is decorated by the people with lights and people commemorate the soldiers who died in the battle with great pride and honor. The French heritage is remembered by the people and Bastille Day is celebrated with lots of love and pride. Although, India is known for its cultural diversity, however, Pondicherry is a bit different. It is a place that beautifully unites two completely varied cultures who are distanced not only by geographical space but ideas and cultures. If you wish to be a part of this mélange of cultures and experience the beauty of two different cultures, then visiting Pondicherry on Bastille Day could be a treat for a lifetime. It’s a celebration of rich culture and history. The spirit with which people celebrate this festival is worth it; it’s the perfect festival to celebrate the cultural vivacity and history of India.

French Bastille Day Firework show 14.07.22

According to the Consulate, the events will be an opportunity to bring together the French community of an estimated 6,000 citizens and the Indian community, around the principles of freedom, equality and fraternity, which are dear to both countries. The “14th of July fireworks” on the waterfront in front of the Consulate General office will provide the finale to the celebrations.