India shining
Looking
for ways to celebrate Independence Day? Here is a list of some unique ways to celebrate the spirit of freedom
Deck up
your home
Decorate your living room with a few throw pillows and
cushions in green, white and orange colour. Place a few plants in the room to add
the green effect. Bed sheets in shades of tricolour also liven up the bed room.
Place the Indian flag or tricoloured candles as a centre piece on the dining
table or living room. Make simple changes to the decors of your home and give
it a patriotic feel.
Don
your patriotic attire
A unique theme such as Independence Day is the right opportunity
to mix and match colours. Play with more than a single colour and choose to
wear dresses in saffron, white and green. Keep it simple by wearing a chic
white kurtha or kurthi with a pair of jeans. And team it with a multi-coloured
stole or dupatta. Keep accessories to the minimum.
Plan
outdoor activities
If you are the outdoor person, plan a craft workshop for
kids on I-day. Make use of this opportunity to teach kids about India’s
historical facts and its freedom fighters. Interesting workshops like face
painting, flag-making, nail art and tri-colour pinwheel-making can also be
arranged.
Host an
I-Day party
Independence Day is all about celebrations and what better
than to throwing a party for friends and family. Plan a fun-filled evening with
traditional food and soulful patriotic music. Make it a themed party with the dress
code as tri-colour. Hold a quiz on India and its freedom struggle to add fun to
the party.
However,
Independence Day means much more than attending flag-hoisting ceremonies,
singing patriotic songs and watching parades on the television. Let us not
reduce this day to just another laid back holiday. Try these simple tips and make
it a truly meaningful day.
- sherene joseph
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