India’s 72nd Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal and fervour across Christchurch to commemorate India’s freedom struggle. Flag hoisting ceremonies were held at Latimer Square and Ara Institute of Canterbury followed by some traditional patriotic songs and cultural performances.
At Latimer Square, community members gathered at 7:30 a.m. bearing the chilly weather, where Natu Rama from Indian Social and Cultural Club (ISCC) unfurled the national flag. The community then sang the national anthem and patriotic songs and congratulated each other. A ceremonial cake was also cut to celebrate the day.
On this occasion, Mr Rama reminded everyone to use the independence responsibly and particularly asked the younger generation to look after the independence.
Councillor Jimmy Chen and Beth Knowles were the guests of honour. ISCC looked after the community members who had gathered on this chilly morning. People who had come enjoyed hot chai with pakoras and cake.
Surinder Tandon of Chch Multicultural council hosts flag at Ara Institute
At Ara Institute of Canterbury, students organised the Independence Day celebrations where Surinder Tandon, President of Christchurch Multicultural Council, along with various other community dignitaries, elders and students of Ara Institute attended the ceremony.
Flag hoisting was followed by the national anthem and patriotic songs. Students and community members enjoyed samosas afterwards. The festive occasion was also celebrated with people getting henna tattoos on their hands.
Meanwhile, a lot of businesses had hoisted the tricolour today to mark the occasion of Indian Independence. Some people took a day off from work to celebrate the Indian Independence. Indians all over the city were seen congratulating each other and exchanging greetings for Independence Day.
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