Hi, Greetings Dear Engagement Fellows & Community Mentors!!

I'm here again in Week 3 in the Steem For Bangladesh. The topic of this week is National Festival

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Today, I will give my opinion in this regard by answering the questions of this competition by joining an amazing contest on the title SEC-S17W3: "National Festival". So sit back, open your minds, and let us embark on this journey together.

What is the national festival of your country? How did it start

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India celebrates several country wide festivals, every embodying the spirit of unity and secular ethos. Among them, Republic Day stands out as a widespread birthday celebration. It marks the day while India’s constitution got here into impact on January 26, 1950, remodeling the nation right into a newly shaped republic. The essential event is the grand parade in New Delhi, showcasing India’s protection capability and cultural and social history. This pageant began as a symbol of India’s sovereign reputation after gaining independence and displays the India’s democratic values and rich variety, bringing together humans from all walks of existence.

How is this festival celebrated? Are there any special rules for celebrating it?

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Republic Day in India is widely known with patriotic fervor. The main occasion is the grand parade in New Delhi, where India’s army might and cultural variety are on complete display. Citizens across the country hoist the countrywide flag and sing the national anthem. Schools and communities organize cultural applications and competitions. While there aren't any strict guidelines for birthday party, the flag-hoisting rite has a protocol: it must be conducted with admire and honor, and the flag have to be displayed prominently and flown at full mast for the duration of the day. The day is a reminder of India’s team spirit in diversity and democratic ethos.

Are there any special outfits or foods for celebrating your national festival?

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For Republic Day in India, people often dress in outfits that reflect the colors of the national flag—saffron, white, and green. Traditional attire like sarees, kurtas, and Nehru jackets in these hues are popular choices1. As for food, the day is marked by dishes that mimic the tricolor, such as tricolour soya chaap, idlis, and pulao. These dishes not only represent the flag’s colors but also celebrate India’s culinary diversity. The emphasis is on unity and patriotism, expressed through the vibrant colors of both the attire and the cuisine shared on this significant day.

Tell us about your favorite memory from celebrating your national festival.

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My favourite memory of celebrating Republic Day is the sense of cohesion it brings. I recollect waking up early to watch the grand parade on TV, feeling a surge of pleasure as the tricolor unfurled against the sky. The sound of the country wide anthem resonated deeply, and the vibrant tableaux passing by way of had been a visual banquet, every telling testimonies of India’s wealthy background. Sharing chocolates with own family, we’d talk approximately the heroes who formed our nation, feeling thankful and looking forward to the destiny. It’s an afternoon that really captures the spirit of India.

In the end, I would like to invite my Steemit fellows @arvindkumar @ahlawat @jyoti-thelight @ctime @reetuahlawat for taking part in this engagement challenge. Thanks for valuable feedback and appreciation. Wishing to succeed.