Republic Day

After independence (15th Jan 1947) India was struggling to be independent, to be self sufficient enough, to be a nation that can have its own economy, its defense, its agriculture and what not. On 26th Jan 1950 India became a republic nation. That fateful day India got it one constitution, its own law. (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_Day_Parade)

As kids it was a special day. We used to be part of Parade, some in the march past, some in the tableaux. I don’t think any one of us would be with the crowd. We all were part of the show. And we took pride in that. The rehearsals used to start with the New Year. The sport teachers busy with a lot shouting and practicing for march past, the music and art teachers busy with a lot for the tableaux, and other events like a dance past (you know the one where you keep dancing and at the same time moving forward types). Well all ‘n’ all it was a fun thing we did, looked forward to and took pride in. Apart from that I we were addicted to the Parade that happens every year in New Delhi. Specially the part when all the tanks, missiles, and Jets (when they come in V formation and paint the sky with 3 colors, or do some of those death defining trick). Thinking of those days just floods the mind with memories.
But I miss being, that kid, the most……

Today I miss being a part of such a grand celebration, with so many events and what not. A day we were proud of, a day we are still proud of.

Happy Republic Day to all. And Jai Hind.