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myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people5 months ago

Do you know the story about the Independence Day in your country? In my country, we celebrate Independence day in 31st August every year. It will be a grand and happy celebration for this year too. I normally stay at home on this public holiday, hardly take part in any celebration held by the government.

How about you? Since we have lot of Mylot member here from all over the world, please share the story on your country independence day. The date, the history, the celebration and anything about this BIG day.

 
 
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1. chason (22)   ranked 26,936 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

Here in the state July 4th is the glorious day. It is a day filled with parades and night filled with fireworks. It is great for families. Many of my neighbors will use thier grill and swim in their pools on this day. I join them and have a great time. Of course respect to the fallen.


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

Hello, thank you for sharing here, welcome to Mylot!

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2. myLot reputation of 83/100. sissi320 (292)   ranked 9,294 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

yes, our country has the Independece Day, and we celebrate it in 1st Oct every year.
I like this day as it is a public holiday and I can do the things that I like.
I am tired of working now.


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

hello Sissi, thank you for your response. May I know you are from what country? Yeah, I like independence day. to me, it is a public holiday which I can get 1 day rest too. lol

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. mrshughes (129)   ranked 8,430 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

In philippines we celebrate independence day every 12th of June. Students have parades in school and have some activities. But me, i celebrate it at home by cooking dinner for the family.


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

hello friends, thank you for sharing here. It is good to hear from you again. Now I know Philippines will have 1 day off on 12th June! Same here, we have parades every year . But I think this year the government may want to cancel the parades as the swine flu cases is getting more and more.

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4. myLot reputation of 93/100. malpoa (539)   ranked 3,764 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

Our independence day is celebrated on August 15th. India got independance from British Rule 62years ago. The Britishers left our country at midnight and the morning, our national flag was hoisted. They had ruled India for over 200years and left us almost looted of many wealth and precious stones and jewellery. Many movements were on to vacate them. The main attraction of Independance day is that we hoist our flag in all 29 state capital by chief ministers, all seven union territories including our capital delhi in red fort by our prime minister and also in most schools.
The event in Delhi is a very elaborate one which has procession and display of various culture, state representation and our defence capabilities.

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5. myLot reputation of 90/100. aminul8427 (1276)   ranked 156 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

Hi Vingy! Very Happy Independence Day to you. I am a Bangladeshi. Initially we were with India and we were neglected and exploited by British for about 200 years. There after the freedom fighters of greater India fought against British Government for about 200 year. Then British Government realized the matter and decided to provide freedom. On the basis of major two religions, India was divided into Pakistan for mostly Muslims and India for mostly Hindus. Pakistan got independence on 14 August 1947 and India got independence on 15 August 1947.

Again we were neglected by Pakistani leaders. As such our great leader and father of nation Shaikh Mujibur Rahman declared Independence on 26 March 1971. We fought against Pakistan from 26 March 1971 to 16 December 1971 and achieved our victory. So now we celebrate our independence Day on 26 March every year.
Have a very nice day.


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

Hello aminul, thank you for your response and you give very details information about the independence history as well. I might need some time to digest what you are sharing here. So now you only celebrate the independence day on 26 March every year? thanks again.

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. jonjee0203 (1797)   ranked 196 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

Since we are both Malaysians we celebrate 31 st August as Independence Day. We called in Merdeka-Liberation is the better equivalent.Anyway, the word I want to dwell on is "celebration". How does one celebrate independence day? What is the significance of this day to us? For many, it is a happy holiday-a day to make your very own. To do what you like and let the world go by.When I was very young in Standard Three, I will be involved personally in the events in celebration of Merdeka Day. By now, we would be in the field as a school choir to sing songs that we have been taught. Mr. Kessler will be on the accordion and we sang to our heart's delight.I could not remember any of the songs that we local, but we sang THE BLUE DANUBE. Over the years, Merdeka slowly faded away in meaning to me. It was more forced marching on that day. In time, it was just watching the march past on the V. These days, nada! Absolutely forgettable.

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. g_vickie84 (333)   ranked 1,650 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

In India we celebrate the Independence day on 15th August. India got independence from the British in 1947. Independence is great for any nation. It marks a very important event for any nation. It is like a rebirth of an nation. One thing which I do not like about the Independence of India is that India was partitioned on that day into India and Pakistan. It led to widespread killings and lootings on both sides. The people who were together before the independence were now fighting among themselves. sad

This day is celebrated everywhere in Indian with great passion. Also in foreign countries I have seen people celebrating this day in Indian embassies.


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

Hello, my friend from India, thank you for your time here. I have receive some responses from India friends too. They too have telling bit of the history on India. So meaning to say once India obtain its independence from British, and it have separate in to 2 country after that? I hope I am not wrong! lol


myLot reputation of 96/100. g_vickie84 (333)   ranked 1,650 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

No India got partitioned just before Independence into India and Pakistan.

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. meapas (1241)   ranked 950 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

We got our independence on august 14th midnight 1947. So we celebrate it on 15th august every year. We formed a democratic government of the people by the people for the people. Every year we celebrate this day with lot of funfare. It is a public holiday.


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

It is glad to hear from you again here. Meaning to say your country get the independence 1 year early than Malaysia. Malaysia, my beloved country get its independence in 31st August 1948. So how is the celebration in your country for this year? I never come across any fun fair when we have our independence day celebration. What is the fun fair about? Thank you for your response and happy Mylotting!

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9. myLot reputation of 98/100. LetranKnight25 (4581)   ranked 732 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

thumbupOur independence day is the 12th of June because it was declared by our President after the World War II. in my case, i would by a flag and sing national anthem on the television when others are singing. thumbup


myLot reputation of 99/100. vingyan06 (1267)   ranked 224 out of 35,427 in people  5 months ago

Hello, thank you for sharing here. It is good to get the national flag and sing the national anthem.

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10. myLot reputation of 97/100. daliaj (2865)   ranked 5,480 out of 35,427 in people   5 months ago

I am an Indian and August 15th is the Indepandance day of my country. We celebrate it very well. There will be processions and marches arranged by various schools and offices. Flag hosting will be done in evry public office and there will be discounts on many things due to Indepandance day. All the channels willplay patriotic movies and it is nice watching them once in a year atleast.

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