Tips to celebrate independence day 2025: India was independent on 15 August 1947. Every year this day is celebrated as Independence Day. Every Indian celebrates this day with full enthusiasm and remembers the brave sons who sacrificed in the freedom struggle. On August 15, 140 crore people of India are seen immersed in patriotism and the tricolor is seen everywhere. Millions of people of India live in most countries including US, UK, Germany, France, Africa, New Zealand. Indians living abroad also celebrate August 15 every year with great enthusiasm. People there remember India’s independence through cultural programs, flag hoisting and patriotic songs on this day at the Indian Community Center, temples and Indian Embassy. People gather in traditional costumes and participate in programs with tricolor.
Celebrate August 15 in foreign countries
The Indian embassy and Consulates located abroad organize a flag -hoisting program every year on Independence Day. This program usually begins in the morning with the national anthem, ambassador speech and some cultural presentations. Local Indian citizens are invited to this program, which gives them an opportunity to stay connected with their country.
Indian students studying in foreign universities organize various activities on August 15. Such as poster presentation, debates, patriotic poetry competition and film screening. These programs help in spreading information about Indian culture and freedom struggle and make foreign students aware of India. Indians living abroad can celebrate August 15 by going to nearest universities.
Parade and fairs are organized on Indian Independence Day in New York, Chicago and California, USA, in which thousands of people participate. The UK also has cultural programs at famous places like Trafalgar Square in London. These events give a glimpse of dance, music, traditional food and handicrafts. Many times local leaders and MPs also join it and strengthen their relations with India.
Indians who live far and wide abroad and cannot participate in collective events, celebrate Independence Day in virtual ways. It has become common to share pictures of tricolor on social media, make video calls related to India, watch patriotic films and listen to online poems or speech. Apart from this, there is also digital flag hoisting and cultural presentation on zoom or other platforms.
Special dishes are made in Indian restaurants and homes abroad on India’s Independence Day. People wear Indian traditional dress on this day and make dishes based on tricolor theme, such as saffron pudding, mint casserole and coconut sweets. This not only reminds us of our country, but also gives foreign friends a chance to introduce Indian cuisine and culture.
