One of the national holidays of India, the Republic
Day is celebrated on 26th January every year. It was on this day in 1950
when the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly
sovereign state and the dream of numerous freedom fighters was finally
realized. It is celebrated with much enthusiasm throughout the country
to commemorate the event. In New Delhi, the celebrations start with the
solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs. Then the bravery award
ceremony follows where the President awards the medals to the people
both the soldiers and the civilians for their exceptional courage and
acts of valor. An annual grand parade from Raj Ghat along the Vijay Path
is the pride of every Indian heart, where all the regiments of the army,
the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official
decorations including the horses of the cavalry, the best N.C.C cadets
chosen from all over the country.
There are drills by school children, a pageant of spectacular regional
displays exhibiting lifestyle, music and songs of that particular state
giving the occasion a festive air. The parade and pageants are
broadcasted on the National Television throughout the country. The most
popular of all the national holidays of India, children love to see the
air tricks performed by the practiced pilots that shower the tricolors
of the Indian flag. The parade also includes the latest weapons of the
Indian security forces instilling confidence in the people of the
protection offered to them and inspires them with the patriotic
feelings. The displays from all the states are meant to promote the
feeling of familiarity, brotherhood and unity among the people of this
vast country.
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