General Public’s Republic day

Today is my country’s 62^nd Republic day. Hence, India is in a mood of celebration. All newspapers are buzzing with the news of the annual parade that takes place in New Delhi on the Rajpath near India Gate.

Today, We played host to one of the most beautiful prime ministers of the world, Mrs.Yingluck Shinawatra. She seemed to enjoy the parade and those colourful tableaus representing different states and ministries showcasing the rich culture, heritage and the recent progress of this amazing country.  

All the national holidays make me very nostalgic. There was a time when every household in India used to sit together and watch the annual parade without batting their eye-lids. India used to come together and unite as one single entity. Shedding their regional identities, prejudices, idiosyncrasies- we used to become ‘Indians’.

Now, in this post-liberalization era people have so many choices that parade as a whole is no longer relevant. Most prefer to watch the special marathons in Star World, new movies in HBO than watching the parade. Now it is seen as the older generation’s dish who like to reminisce the days of their lives.

I do not belong to that generation. I’m just 20, yet I prefer watching parade over those movies and sitcoms any day. I love my country and I’m proud to be Indian. I don’t mind skipping few episodes of How I met your mother and The Big Bang Theory to watch my country come alive.

On a lighter note, I loved my state’s Tableaux today! It showcased an art form called ‘Bhoota kola’ exclusive to the coastal region of Karnataka. Amazing it was! (Hope, I’m not being too regionalistic! *winks*)

Once again to all my fellow Indians Happy Republic day!


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