15 August 2010 Independence day

Independence day
“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance..... We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again.”
These words are from the famous speech titled Tryst with Destiny by First Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru dated 14 August 1947.
15 August 1947 ,who can forget that day in India .That day we got freedom from Bitish Rule. 15 August means a celebration of joy with enthusium for every Indian.Every year we celebrate 15 August as Independence day.We are celebrating 64th Independence day on 15 August 2010.15 August is a national holiday in India.
The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical site, Red Fort, Delhi, on August 15. Government Offices are lit up. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in all the state capitals. In the cities around the country the national flag is hoisted by politicians in their constituencies. In various private organisations the flag hoisting is carried out by a senior official of that organisation. Schools and colleges around the country organise flag hoisting ceremonies and various cultural events within their premises, where younger children in costume do impersonations of their favourite characters of the Independence era. Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts. In his speech, he highlights the achievements of his government during the past year, raises important issues and gives a call for further development. The Prime Minister also pays his tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle. A colourful pageant showcasing India’s cultural diversity, symbolic depictions of the country’s advances in science and technology, and a joint display of India’s military capabilities by the armed forces are an essential part of the Independence Day celebrations. Most national and regional television channels screen old and new film classics with patriotic themes on Independence Day.Independence day is the most memorable day.