75TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

 “Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall 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." ~ Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru 

Independence day is celebrated with great zeal on 15 August every year. On this day in the year 1947, India became independent from British colonial rule. This day we celebrate by unfurling the flag, singing the national anthem, remembering our freedom fighters, etc. This day is celebrated with great pleasure due to the national holiday of the country. This grand celebration wakes up the people with patriotism and understands the struggle of freedom fighters to our young generation.

On the occasion of Independence Day, our main motive of celebration to aware of our young generation about the pride and courage of our brave freedom fighters and colonial rule. It is the day when we forgot all our cultural differences and united as a real Indian. The need for awareness among youth is because the future of the nation depends on the kid, and the ability to change the country. So it is our job to serve the nation and make every possible effort to a better society. The celebration of this day comes with a feeling of nationalism and patriotism across the country. This day also feels our pride and unity in the diversity of the country. India is a country of individuals living together with different religion, diverse society with a vibrant culture and tradition commend this special event with great joy. We feel pleased, and it makes it more energetic to save our motherland from any attack on the country’s dignity and sovereignty.

We the people can’t miss taking some prominent freedom fighters without whom the dream of our independence was not possible including Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Sukhdev, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Chandra Shekhar Azad, etc. His sacrifice and hard work make our country independent from British rule. This is the day that every individual of the country pays tribute to our freedom fighters.

CELEBRATIONS IN MY SCHOOL (last year)

Early in the morning of the 15th August we could the hear the birds singing like they got freedom by that morning itself. By 8.00 a.m. we reached the school, I could each of my companion dressed so very well with enthusiasm. On everyone's face the proud on the nation was clearly visible. Our teacher were dressed up in wonderful sarees and stuff. We were divided into the group performance under respective teachers. By 8.30 parents and chief guests arrived and by the same time we gathered in the school ground. We started the program by doing prayer, singing the national anthem and shouting Bharat Mata Ki Jai. We were nervous but the pride was on fire.

We stood in attention to give salute to the flag. The flag ceremony came to a close with a few speeches delivered by the staff. Their speech and expressions enlightened our patriotic feelings. The program was started by 9.30. We were asked to stand according to the performance serial. The participants wearing dress like the army made us remember those soldiers who are ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of our country. The teachers stood round the flag pole.

All the speakers threw light on the importance of the day and our duties towards the country. Turn by turn all performances were held and each made us feel proud on four things:-

1. OUR COUNTRY : INDIA
2. OUR NATIONALITY : INDIAN
3. OUR SOLDIERS : THE INDIAN ARMY
4. OUR FLAG : TIRANGA

After all performances Jan Gan Man was sung. The scouts’ band played the tune. After enjoying the grand illumination in the school we returned home in happy mood.

" I would like to conclude with : JAI HIND! JAI BHARAT!