Every year, on the 26th of January whole Indian nation celebrates Indian Republic Day. Next to the Independence Day (15th of August) and Gandhi Jayanti (Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, 2nd of October) it is the third Indian national holiday. This year is the 66th birth anniversary of the Republic of India. Republic Day commemorates the date when the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. By adopting it together with a democratic government system the country's transition towards becoming an independent republic was completed.
Annual celebrations of the event include flag hoisting ceremonies and parades by armed forces and school children in different parts of the country, with the parades at Rajpath in the capital city, New Delhi, as the most important. The parade is presided over by the President of India. One of the main significance of this event is to pay a tribute to the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country and to honour national heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom, welfare and progress of India. During the event bravery awards for military persons and other citizens for showing courage in the face of adversity are presented as well.
Polish Desk of the EuroIndia Centre in Nysa wishes all Indian people and persons of Indian origin a memorable and happy Republic Day. May your country last forever in unity and prosperity of its nation making everyone proud of being an Indian.