Diary entry Independence Day celebrations in lockdown
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Where: Across India As luck would have it, this time, August 15 falls on Monday and thus makes it a long weekend for office-goers. Apart from the short getaway plans this year, there is tremendous national sentiment attached to this day. Independence Day is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Indians celebrate the day by displaying the national flag on their attire, accessories and homes; by listening to patriotic songs, watching patriotic movies; and bonding with family and friends. Books and films feature the independence and partition in their narrative. On the eve of Independence Day, the President of India delivers the eAddress to the Nation f, which gets telecast live on television. On 15 August, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical site Red Fort in Delhi. Many schools and educational institutions declare this day as a holiday after a short parade session.