Independence Day Celebration In Apartment Communities

India got its independence from the clutches of British rule on 15th August 1947. Cultural programs and flag-hoisting ceremonies are the predominant affair of the day. Independence Day is considered as a national holiday in India. On this day most people preferably use to sit back at home and watch the live telecast of Prime Minister’s speech and cultural activities at the Red Fort in Delhi, as it is the major highlight of the Independence Day of India.

Most of them are happy as this year Independence Day falls on Monday and they get an extra holiday on the weekend. Independence Day celebration is not just a holiday but a moment of pride and glory. On this special occasion, nation pays tribute to the great souls who sacrificed their lives for nation’s independence.

Events for Independence Day

Apartment owners can organize this Independence Day by flag hoisting, sweet distribution and events or cultural programs for its residents. You can organize the event in your residential campus for making the moment fun especially for kids to have good and fun-filled memories. Following tips provides you a step-by-step guide for organizing Independence Day celebrations in your residential community or apartment complex.

• Flag hoisting: In India Flag hoisting ceremony signals the start of the auspicious festival. Therefore, begin the Independence Day with Flag hoisting ceremony. It can be around 7.30 or 8 Am. You can invite chief guest to hoist the flag and give valuable speech about the day. Organize a group of kids who can sing patriotic songs or Flag song after flag hoisting. Kids and residents will be happy if the event also includes sweet distribution.

• Cultural Programs: Cultural programs featuring classical music and dance performances by top artistes are organized at several places. You or your apartment owners association can conduct various cultural programs for kids or residents of the apartment. Stage shows, Skits or plays related to Indian Independence can be held. Best participants can be awarded with prizes.

• Rangoli or floral decoration: Rangoli is an auspicious sign to the house in particular and to the street and the community in general.  Residents can create a big size Rangoli or floral decoration in Independence Day theme or Association can conduct Rangoli or floral decoration competition for its residents.

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• Social service: Independence Day is not just a holiday or a day for paying tribute to national leaders. This is a day or an opportunity for social service. Apartment communities are known for co-operation and social service activities where all residents work for welfare of not only residents of apartment but also for the welfare of society or neighborhood. On this auspicious day you can organize social service activities such as clean neighborhood, save lake, spread awareness about green living such as ban plastic bags, clean footpath or road etc. You can also organize a blood donation camp.

• Awareness: Independence Day speech should not limit by saying history of India or about freedom fighters.  Let the residents know more about fire safety, issues such as break-in, theft in apartment, Bomb blast- Safety etc. You can conduct seminar or awareness class for green living, Rainwater Harvesting in apartment, Tips for saving energy and water etc. This can also be a learning experience for next generation.

Planning Independence Day celebration is vital. Apartment owners association can conduct a meeting of apartment owners or residents to discuss your plan and invite feedback from the members. Planning meeting one week ahead or two to three days can enable apartment communities to assign dress code or ethnic wear for the day. You can also organize or setup facility in your apartment common area where residents can watch patriotic movie or Independence celebration program on national channel. Make a list of all the programs you or association has planned for the Day on the sheets so that nothing goes wrong.  Ensure you arrange lunch for residents and chief guests and you can also arrange for evening snacks if your budget permits. Take Photos and share the moments or snaps of Independence Day celebration in online portal which will inspire other societies to follow the same.