Indian Republic Day
In India, every year, we celebrate 26
th January as the Republic Day. It was on 26
th January 1950, the day when our constitution officially came into force and our country became a sovereign, socialist, secular, republic and democratic country. The Republic Day has been declared as a National holiday. Every Indian citizen celebrates the republic day with great patriotism, enthusiasm and pride as one of the most important national festivals of India.
In New Delhi, which is the national Capital of the country, special Republic day parade is organized every year. The grand parade, which starts from the Rajghat and ends at the Red fort, is the main attraction of the celebration held in the Capital. The celebration begins when the President of India along with other distinguished chief guests arrives and the President hoists the national tri-color flag of the country. Next after the flag hoisting, the President gives away the most prestigious and important National bravery awards including the
Ashok Chakra, the Kirti Chakra, the Param Veer Chakra, the Veer Chakra and the Maha Veer Chakra to the brave soldiers or their family members who sacrificed their lives to protect the sovereignty of the country. The event is then continued by a national parade by all the different wings of the Indian army, the Air Force as well as the Navy with their official decorations. The President of India, as being the Supreme Commander in chief of the armed forces of the country, takes their salute. The cultural heritage and diversity of different states of the country is also exhibited in the form of vibrant displays and tableaux in the grand parade. Artists from all over the country perform cultural programs on traditional and patriotic songs. Even some selected children are given the Children’s Bravery Awards for their exceptional bravery acts. The republic day parade is broadcast by the National Television and is also watched by millions of people all over the country.
The Republic day is also celebrated in various states with hoisting of National flag by the
Governor/Chief Minister of the State in the public function at their respective state capitals. This day is also observed in all the schools, colleges and educational institutions of the country where the head of the institution hoists the national flag and takes the salute of their students.
Every Indian citizen is proud to be a part of such a rich, cultural and democratic country. People all over the country come together and celebrates this day with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm.
