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The Independence Day in India is celebrated
every year on the 15th of August in honor of
the birthday of the nation. On 15th August
1947, India achieved her independence from
British rule and became a sovereign nation.
On
the eve of 15th August 1947, India tricolor
(saffron, green and white) flag was first
hoisted by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first
Prime Minister of India, at the Red Fort of
Delhi.
"Long years ago we made a tryst with
destiny, and now the time comes when we will
redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full
measure, but very substantially. At the
stroke of the midnight hour, when the world
sleeps, India will awake to life and
freedom. A moment comes, which comes but
rarely in history, when we step out from the
old to the new, when an age ends and when
the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds
utterance.... We end today a period of ill
fortune, and India discovers herself again."
… Jawaharlal Nehru (Speech on Indian
Independence Day, 15th August 1947)
The Independence Day is celebrated with
great enthusiasm in all over the India. On
this day tributes are paid to the freedom
fighters who sacrificed their lives to gain
the freedom for India. The main event takes
place in New Delhi, where the
Prime Minister hoists the
National Flag at the
Red Fort accompanied with the gun
shots, parade, amazing live performances and
music. On this day many political leaders
appear at the public events and talk about
the nation's heritage, laws, history,
people, about recent events and future
projects.
The Independence Day is considered as a
Public Day with outings, picnics and lots of
outdoor events like parades, air shows,
fireworks and musical concerts. Nowadays
kite flying has become a tradition on this
day and people fly numerous kites of all
colors, sizes and shapes symbolizing the
freedom.
Indians proudly fly their tricolor Flag,
sing patriotic songs like “Vande Mataram”,
“Jan Gan Man” etc. and enjoy the day with
their friends and families. |
