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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.
All over the country, flag-hoisting ceremonies are conducted by the local administration in attendance.
The main event takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag
at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts.
In his speech, he highlights the achievements of his government during the past year,
raises important issues and gives a call for further development.
The Prime Minister also pays his tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle.
A colourful pageant showcasing India’s cultural diversity, symbolic depictions of the country’s
advances in science and technology, and a joint display of India’s military capabilities by
the armed forces are an essential part of the Independence Day celebrations.
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India
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When :
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August 15th
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15th August is a national holiday in India.
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 national flag is hoisted by
politicians in their respective constituencies. In various private organisations the
flag hoisting is carried out by a senior official of that organisation. Schools and
colleges around the country organise flag hoisting ceremonies and various cultural
events within their premises, where younger children in costume do impersonations
of their favourite characters of the Independence era. 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
Independence Day theme. Most national and regional television channels screen old and new
film classis with patriotic themes on Independence Day. |
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The Indian national flag and emblem atop the Vidhan Soudha building in Bangalore, Karnataka
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Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the this historical site, Red Fort, Delhi, On August 15th.
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References :
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Wikipedia : Independence Day (India)
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See the days on which Republic Day is celebrated :
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Independence Day
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| 2005 |
August |
15 |
Monday |
| 2006 |
August |
15 |
Tuesday |
| 2007 |
August |
15 |
Wednesday |
| 2008 |
August |
15 |
Friday |
| 2009 |
August |
15 |
Saturday |
| 2010 |
August |
15 |
Sunday |
| 2011 |
August |
15 |
Monday |
| 2012 |
August |
15 |
Wednesday |
| 2013 |
August |
15 |
Thursday |
| 2014 |
August |
15 |
Friday |
| 2015 |
August |
15 |
Saturday |
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