Independence Day is celebrated throughout India with grand ceremonies including raising the National Flag, speeches/skits on freedom fighters and various movements, traditional dances, drills, competitions, singing the National Anthem and so on. The day is observed in commemoration and honour of all the people who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of our country.
It is in New Delhi, the capital of India, that the most magnificent of celebrations happen. The preparations for this day are extraordinary. The Address to the Nation would be given by the Prime Minister on the eve of Independence Day. The events of the day start with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by 21 honorary gunshots and the National Anthem. The Prime Minister then gives a speech about the struggles and achievements of our freedom fighters, who are the reason behind the independent country we are a part of.
The Independence Day Fair follows next. This is a collection of various events, including the march past of the army and a showcase of the cultures, traditions and specialities of the different states of India. It is something that should not be missed. Everyone across the country witnesses the celebrations in person, on television or social media platforms and cannot but feel proud and elated to be a citizen of India.
This day is so significant that even amidst the pandemic, there was a low-key celebration with twenty per cent of the usual guest list. Five hundred cadets of the National Cadet Corps attended the event. The event was arranged with high security, and COVID-19 protocols were followed. Medical booths were set up, and ambulances were stationed to cater to any sort of medical emergencies.
