India celebrated its 63rd Independence Day on 15th August 2010; Pehal volunteers took up the initiative to celebrate it with the children of the MCD School in Sahipur.
The main idea behind conducting the event was to enrich the kids with knowledge of the brutal struggle India had to undergo while achieving independence. It was to instill into them the feeling of patriotism and make them aware of the great freedom fighters who led our country free from British rule.
The programme started with the flag hoisting ceremony, followed by the national anthem. Thereafter, the children performed a dance and sang a patriotic song ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’. A skit based on the importance of the three colors in the National flag was then presented. We felt really proud as the efforts of the children & volunteers faired really well.
The children rehearsed for the events weeks before the Independence Day as they were enthusiastic about the celebrations. It paid off well and the event was a grand success. It felt like walking down the memory lane --- our school time fun and celebrations, and then everything fading in to the call of VANDE MATRAM.
Surabhi Keyal
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