In a small cage. I knew at once that I wanted to keep him

INDEPENDENCE DAY ESSAY 3 (200 WORDS) 
In India, Independence Day is celebrated by the people of all religions, cultures and 
traditions with great joy and happiness. Independence Day in India is observed on 15th of 
August every year from 1947 as our country became independent on the same day from the 
power of British rule almost after 200 years of slavery. 
It has been declared as the national holiday when all the schools (government or 
private), offices, colleges, universities, educational institutions, organizations, companies 
and etc remain closed. It is celebrated with big enthusiasm in every schools, colleges and 
other educational institutions by the students. They participate and perform in dancing, 
drama, singing, playing indoor games, outdoor sports, cultural activities, quiz 
competitions, awards distribution, etc during celebration. First of all the National flag is 
unfurled by the chief guest or School Principal, National Anthem is sung with flute and 
drum and then march past and procession in the streets takes place. 
A big celebration event is organized by the government of India at the Rajpath, 
India Gate in the National Capital, New Delhi where people of all religion, culture and 
tradition gather to listen the patriotic speech of our Prime Minister. By celebrating this 
event we commemorate those all great people who had sacrificed their lives and loved ones 
in making India an Independent country. 
INDEPENDENCE DAY ESSAY 4 (250 WORDS) 
Independence Day in India is celebrated as national holiday every year on 15th 
of August when people remember the long event of independence of our Nation from the 
British rule. India got independence on August 15th in 1947 after lots of movement of 
Independence during which many freedom fighters sacrificed their lives. After 
independence, Jawaharlal Nehru became first Indian Prime Minister on 17th of August in 
1947 who raised the National Flag at Red Fort near Lahore Gate in Delhi. 
Students, teachers, parents and other people come together to celebrate the 
Independence Day by unfurling the National Flag and singing National Anthem. Out 
tricolour National Flag is also hosted by the Indian prime minster in the National capital, 
New Delhi at Red Fort. After that the salute is given by firing 21 guns and tricolour flower 
showering is held on the flag with helicopter. The tricolour of our Flag represents saffron 
for courage and sacrifice, white for peace and truth and green for faith and chivalry. 
There is an Ashok chakra in the centre of our Flag which contains 24 spikes 
distributed evenly. At this special day we remember the great sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, 
Sukhdev, Raj Guru, Gandhiji and other dared freedom fighters for their unforgettable 
contribution in the independence of India. Students give speech on the subjects of freedom 
fighters on the Independence day celebration in schools. They also involve in parade, 
march past, singing patriotic songs, etc. Other people celebrate this day according to their 
own way such as watching patriotic movies, going outside to home with family, meet with 
friends or participate in the events organized in public places.