What are some ways your country celebrates it's existence?
By susieq223
@susieq223 (3742)
United States
July 5, 2008 9:29pm CST
We just finished celebrating our Independence Day here in the USA. On July 4, 1776, some patriots wrote a document declaring their independence from England. So, on this day we celebrate our country and count our blessings for all the good things about it. We have parades, concerts, picnics and bar-b-cues. We have lots of fireworks, both individually and community wide. Most of our towns and cities have a pretty big fireworks display at night.
I am interested in knowing if other countries have an independence day, when it is and how it is celebrated. Please share with us.
4 responses
@MizukiZHR (611)
• China
13 Jul 08
in my coutry,people celebrate national day by put the national flags at the window of the house.
and people in the capital will go to the square to watch the formation for review and inspection.every families are very happy.
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@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I went to your profile to find out you are from China. What date do you celebrate China's independence?
@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
6 Jul 08
Hello,susie! I am from India.India got Independence on 15th August 1947.as such we celebrate our Independence Day on 15th August every year.on that day in the nation's capital Delhi the Prime Minister hoist the national flag amidst thousands of people and resolve for doing good for the nation.similarly in state capitals also such functions are observed every year on 15th August.the cities and small town are being decorated and varios sports activities are organised and in schools and colleges quiz competitionsons,speech competitions and music competitions along with various cultural functions are organised to grow patriotism among the people and young mass.thanx.
@moon317318 (692)
• Pakistan
9 Jul 08
hi bbsr13 how are you, we both celebrate almost the same day , on , i am from pakistan....
Pakistan got independance on 14th August 1947 and india on 155th, from the British......
@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
18 Jul 08
That sounds like a great way to celebrate a special day. I did not know when India became independent. Thank you so much for sharing.
@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
18 Jul 08
It does seem like the world is getting smaller and more intertwined, doesn't it. Thanks for replying, Raydene.
@moon317318 (692)
• Pakistan
9 Jul 08
well we celebrate it on 14th of August,
there are many National festivals all over the coiuntry , of course prades also... National songs....
and the person who is most remembered on that day the Founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah, he was a trus leader, of whole Pakistan and Indian Muslims,
well all that i can say is just a day of hapiness....
@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
18 Jul 08
How interesting that India and Pakistan received their independence so close together--but you beat India by one day! Thank you for sharing.
