As Republic Day 2024 is near, it’s a moment to share to our children the significance of this notable day. This day is not just some holiday to fly kites or to watch the grand parade on TV, but a time of remembering the adoption of our constitution which forms the basis of our democratic nation.
Therefore, how can we make use of this day as a learning avenue to our children? How can we ensure that they acquire the essence of our Republic day celebrations such as patriotism, unity, and also acceptance of diversity? In this article, we will get into five essential learning points to give your children on such a great day; thus it won’t just be for the fun of it but as well an education process.
Significance of National Anthem:
The National Anthem of our country is not only a tune which accompanies the opening ceremony on different events but also an emotional essence of development, achievements and traditional values. One of these days is the fact that singing our National Anthem to our children should be an act of respect and pride, a paying homage towards those who made extraordinary sacrifices in fighting for their freedom.
This can be highlighted by telling anecdotes, or incidents relevant to our country’s struggle for independence so that the song is not just some words but a sincere salute towards what motivates us as citizens of this great nation. In addition, make your children learn what the National Anthem means so as to sing the stanzas with vigor and understanding each line.
Teach gratefulness:
Gratitude is an important virtue to instill in children, as it helps them appreciate what we can enjoy today like freedom. Republic Day serves as a suitable time to enlighten them about the sacrifices and hardships that our freedom fighters went through in order to win us independence. What we are able to enjoy- everything that makes us feel comfortable, and all the liberties of today is due to fighting for it tirelessly.
To make them understand this you should tell stories of our heroic martyrs and the undying spirit that they had. Inform them about the many challenges endured by such people and how important it is for us to be thankful with whatever we have.
Exploring our history:
India’s history is a rich tapestry of events, personalities, and triumphs. Our history teaches us many lessons about our present and also tomorrow. The history of our country can be a good fascination for your children, like the Republic Day.
For the younger children, tell stories that are very simple and also interesting about historical occurrences. For the older children, initiate conversations on historical happenings, how they affected the people and ultimately what was learnt from them. It is good to motivate oneself and themselves by reading history books, watching documentaries about historical features or movies regarding historic life amongst us.
Make them feel proud about our Tiranga:
Our Tiranga is a symbol of our nation’s unity, integrity as well as invincibility. Our children have to be educated about how important this flag is, its designs and the underlying messages in its colors as well as symbols. Tell them that the saffron represents courage and sacrifice, also white denotes peace whereas green stands for fertility and prosperity. The Ashoka Chakra in the middle represents righteousness and also progress.
On that day when we will raise our flag and sing the national anthem, it is a time of great honor because this act creates a deep respect. Inspire your kids to observe these practices during the Republic Day. Also in addition to this, let them also know about The Flag Code of India. It is imperative that they learn the honor and decorum with which this manifestation of our country’s soul should be treated.
Significance about our glorious parade:
The grand Republic Day parade is not merely a visual treat but it also a living testament to our nation’s inherent diversity and military power merged with cultural heritage. Staged at the majestic Rajpath, in this parade our military strength is displayed with the modern weapons, tanks and fighter planes. Just as captivating are the colorful exhibits from different states, with each having its own gripping story.
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Engaging children in the parade watching either live or on television offers an informative and also fun-filled moment. You should make them understand the meaning of that parade, how it started historically and give them a hint of planning which is always done to make sure such an annual event remains something they will alway want to be part of every year.
To summarize, the Republic Day is not just a holiday but an event that communicates to our children about patriotism and positions of things our country values most as symbols. We must ensure that they understand the importance of this day and also encourage them to grow up as responsible citizens abiding by the integrity of India.
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