Kite Flying Is An Indian Independence Day Tradition
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India celebrates their independence from the United Kingdom on August 15th. The President of India delivers the “Address to the Nation” the night before to prepare Indian citizens for the next day’s festivities.
On the day of, the Indian Prime Minister delivers his address to the nation. He highlights the past year’s accomplishments and raises the Indian flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. This is followed by a parade, but most importantly kite flying. Kites have become an Indian Independence Day tradition, started by the Freedom Fighters who wanted the British out of the country.
