Let’s Just Not Only Celebrate But Teach Children About Republic Day
The Republic Day is a national holiday of India, celebrated every year on 26th January. This day celebrates the anniversary of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Dominion to a republic on 26th January 1950. Every Republic Day is precious and every day in the life of our Republic is precious. Yet this year is a little extra special. Much effort is put into organizing events and celebrations that occur on Republic Day in India. Large military parades are held in New Delhi and the state capitals. Representatives of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force and traditional dance troupes take part in the parades.
A grand parade is held in New Delhi and the event starts with India’s prime minister laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, to remember soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country. India’s president takes the military salute during the parade in New Delhi while state governors take the military salutes in state capitals. A foreign head of state is the president’s chief guest on Republic Day.
Traditions are important, and there is no better way to pay homage to our country’s rich cultural heritage than by organizing special programs celebrating it. Hosting cultural events on Republic Day is a lovely way to remember our country’s varied and vibrant ethos.
Flag hoisting ceremony is central to Republic Day celebrations every year. As the National Flag is a symbol of our national pride, it is important to learn the rules of hoisting it right. It should be hoisted at a height and at a distinct place. The flag should also be hoisted for a short time and lowered slowly with full honor. If a chief guest or speaker is invited for a special Republic Day function, then the National flag should be displayed behind and to the right of the speaker.
Every child is enthusiastic about fancy dress competitions because it gives them a chance to role-play for a day! They are also a great idea to brighten any occasion including Republic Day. Different children dressing up as different characters from our history can increase their knowledge about our rich past. It can also unleash their creativity to figure out the most original costume and push them out of their comfort zones.
Apart from these engaging parades and programs, there are many things that republic day teaches children. Republic Day teaches children a lot of things. First, they learn the difference between Republic and Independence. Much to our surprise, many people are yet to figure out why Republic Day is celebrated. It teaches the children about the constitution and what is the importance of the constitution. It teaches children about their right and duties as a citizen of India. The most important thing that Republic Day teaches children is respect. Respecting our flag, our India.