On 15 August 1947, India attained
freedom from the British rule. Every year, August
15 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India.
This national festival is celebrated with great
enthusiasm all over the country.
India's Independence Day 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.
The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth
of the world's biggest democracy as a national
holiday. Schools and people hoist the national
flag through out the country and put them up on
the rooftops and the buildings. People only go
to offices to attend the flag hoisting ceremony.
The Prime Minister addresses the Nation after
the flag has been unfurled recounting the country's
achievements of the year, discussing current major
issues and future plans for the progress of the
country. Recently, kite-flying has become a tradition
on this day and people can be seen flying numerous
kites of all colors, sizes and shapes symbolizing
the freedom. |
