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15 August |
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India's Independence Day (Hindi: Swatantrata
Divas) is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence
from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation
on that day in 1947. The day is a national holiday in
India. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting
ceremony and distribution of sweets. |
The main celebration takes place in New
Delhi, where the Prime Minister raises the national flag
at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech
from its ramparts. In his speech, he highlights the achievements
of the government during the past year, raises important
issues and gives a call for further development. Prime
minister also pays tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle.
On 3 June 1947, Viscount Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last
British Governor-General of India, announced the partitioning
of the British Indian Empire into an India and Pakistan,
under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947.
At stroke of midnight, on 15 August 1947, India became
an independent nation. This was preceded by Pandit Jawaharlal
Nehru's famous speech titled Tryst with destiny.
Celebrations:-
15th August is a National holiday of India. In the capital
New Delhi most of the Government Offices are lit up. Flag
hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in
all the state capitals. In the cities around the country
the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is done by politicians belonging
to that constituency. In various private organisations
the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is carried out by a Senior
officer of that organisation. Schools and colleges around
the country organise flag hoisting ceremony and various
cultural activities within their respective premises.
Families and friends get together for lunch or dinner,
or for an outing. Housing colonies, cultural centres,
clubs and societies hold entertainment programmes and
competitions, usually based on the freedom theme.
Kite Flying:
Throughout varying regions of India, there is a popular
tradition of flying kites on the Independence Day. The
sky is dotted with hundreds of colourful kites and people
engage in kite-flying competitions. Balconies and roof-tops
of houses are full of people flying kites and one can
hear cheerful shouts of children in the evening as the
kites soar in the sky. The most popular kite to fly is
one shaped like an elephant, witch symbolizes peace.
Programmes On TV:
Television Channels, especially the national network,
Doordarshan provide a live coverage on the occasion and
radio channels give the live commentary for the general
masses. Various channels treat their audience with patriotic
films and songs on this day. Cultural programmes featuring
classical music and dance performances by various artists
are organized at several places.
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