The Independence Day of every country is a moment of pride and glory. On 15 August 1947, India attained liberty from the British Rule. 15 August is celebrated as the Independence Day in India. This festival is celebrated with grand enthusiasm all over the country. The day is celebrated to honor the birth of the world's biggest democracy as a national holiday. All schools and people of India hoist the national flag through out the nation and put them up on the rooftops and the buildings.
India Independence Day Celebration
The arrangements start a month in advance. Roads are decorated with flags and buntings. Buildings of national importance are illuminated. On the day of 15 august Prime Minister address to the nation and flag hosting ceremony at Red Fort. All the state buildings and structures of national value are decorated with 'Tricolor'. In the evening, sky is spotted with hundreds of colorful kites symbolizing the freedom. The soaring kites in the sky as well signify the soaring dreams of independent India which wants to attain great heights and give the message that sky is the limit.
Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs held in all the state capitals. All the cities around the nation the national flag is hoisted by politicians in their respective constituencies. In different private organisations the flag hoisting is carried out by a senior official of that organisation. Entire the country all Schools and colleges organise flag hoisting ceremonies and different cultural events within their premises, where younger children in costume do impersonations of their favourite characters of the Independence era. Families and associates get together for lunch or dinner, or for an outing.. Most national and regional television channels flash old and new film classics with nationalistic themes on Independence Day.