Independence day was yet another holiday with a 2 hour morning attendence at school. A chief guest, usually the school principal, would hoist the flag followed by the national anthem. There will be a small speech by the chief guest. Some time these chief guest were related to some freedom fighters. 90% of their speech contents would be a good revision for history exams...but tht 10% of unique story was certainly worth the visit to school......then comes the most awaited moment...Chocolate distribution....and then go home....This was my independence day routine till class XII. Then comes the college days. The vice chancellor was chief guest. The speeches were no big inspiration..but the my attendence was lot more a informed choice arisen out of maturity.....I wanted to be part of flag hoisting ceremony.....So I went to college...
Aside:
Attendence was never compulsary on independence day at school. Still most of the students were in school for flag hoisting ceremony.
