R-Day: Karbook Holy Cross Girls represent State at national band event
Agartala Jan 26: The all girls band from Karbook Holy Cross School of the Gomati District of Tripura has reached a significant milestone by representing the State in the National School Band Competition held in New Delhi.
This prestigious event serves as a critical selection phase for the upcoming 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path.
Holy Cross School in Karbook is one of the total 18 bands from 11 States shortlisted for the finale through State- and Zonal-level competitions.
🎺✨ Congratulations to the Winners of the Brass Band – Girls category at the #NationalSchoolBandCompetition7.0 2025-26! ✨🎺
🏆 1st Prize: Providence Girls Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, Kerala
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At the State-Level Competitions, 763 teams comprising 18013 children participated; while at the Zonal Level, 94 teams have been shortlisted, a PIB Press Release mentioned.
The group of talented students hails from the Karbook subdivision located within the Gomati district of Tripura.
Their journey to the national stage is a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride to their local community and the entire state.
A Path Paved with Excellence
The road to the national finals was defined by a series of successful performances at multiple competitive levels.
The ensemble first established its dominance at the state level competition in Tripura, where the students secured a first place finish.
Following their state victory, the team traveled to Jharkhand to compete in the zonal level competition.
By emerging as champions of the eastern zone, they earned the right to represent Tripura on a national platform against the finest school bands in India.
In the finale, the school girls of Karbook won consolation prize.
National Recognition and R-Day Aspirations
The National School Band Competition is an initiative designed to promote discipline and a sense of national service among the youth.
For the students of Holy Cross School, this opportunity allows them to showcase their musical skills and precision before a wide audience in the capital.
The ultimate goal of this participation is the chance to perform during the 77th Republic Day celebrations, which remains one of the highest honors for any student organization.
The dedication shown by these young girls highlights the growing talent and potential found within the rural regions of Tripura.
External Sources and References:
* For updates on the National School Band Competition, visit the official Ministry of Education portal at education.gov.in.
* Republic Day parade selection details can be found via the Ministry of Defence website at mod.gov.in.