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Independence Day for India
India's Independence Day is on August 15th. It is to commemorate the day when India broke away from the British Rule and became its own nation in 1947 at midnight. The day is a national holiday all over India. There are flag hoisting ceremonies all over the country. The main event is in New Delhi. The Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort. He makes a speech on national TV about important issues and achievements over the year. There is also a colourful pageant showing India's culture. An essential part of Independence Day in India is a display of India's army/military. They also celebrate by flying kites, singing patriotic songs, giving sweets out at schools, culture shows and entertainment. A lot of the celebrations happen in the evening because on the eve of August the 15th was when Jawaharlal Nehru put up the Indian flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi and India gained their independence. On Independence Day there are many kites flying high in the sky of all different colours, shapes and sizes, symbolizing India's freedom. Here are some photos to show you what it might look like on Independence Day in India. I think that it would be a lot of fun to see all the kites flying in the air and even fly a kite! I think that Australia and India are a little bit different on their special days because in Australia we all celebrate but I have never been to a big street parade, where as in India there are lots of parades and everyone joins together as a community. I was not able to find out if India eat any special food on Independence Day as most Australians will eat lamb chops. If anybody found out please tell me because I would be interested to know. //Indian flag going up!//

//The kites flying on Independence Day!//