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Republic Day

Monday, 26. January 2009, 08:52:24

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Today, on the 26th of January 2009, India celebrates its 60th Republic Day.

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It was on this day, in 1950, that the Indian Constitution came into force and India became a Democratic Republic Nation. (The largest democracy by number of voters)

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Lorenzo Celsi 26. January 2009, 09:10

Italy became a republic more or less in the same years, in 1946, after the end of WWII and a popular vote. Before it the nation was unified as a kingdom in 1861. After the vote that decided for the republic the king was sent in exile abroad and a law was made so none of the males from the king's family could enter in Italy. That law had been abolished some years ago and today the former king and his family came back to Italy. The prince, next to the throne (if it existed of course) is taking part to a TV show where he dances in competition with other famous or less famous people.

Shaunak De 26. January 2009, 09:12

Nice to know. Thanks for sharing... :up:

Lorenzo Celsi 26. January 2009, 09:18

Speaking of India, you know there is a strong Sikh community here. I don't know anything about various cultures of India. They started years ago working in the farms, especially around cows and the production of milk. Then the community grew and today they have other business. Some times they do a sort of parade that is related to a celebration but unfortunately I don't know much of it. They also have a temple where they provide food for people in need.

Shaunak De 26. January 2009, 09:31

Sikhs form a strong farming community here in India as well.

Apart from that they are noted for their bravery and warrior culture. The reason that they do not cut their hair, and instead wear it as a turban is so that it forms a sort-of natural helmet. One of the nine things a Sikh is expected to carry with him all the time is a "Kirpan" or dagger. (These days they carry a small symbolic replica though)
They still enlist in large numbers in the Army.

The serving of food is called a "Langaar". Its sort of a religious duty to go participate. If you cant cook then atleast you can peel the peas and stuff. Its open to all people of religions.

There is a Sikh Temple or "Gurudwara" near where I live. I will try to post some pictures.

Lorenzo Celsi 26. January 2009, 09:37

Sikhs are appreciated here because they work and mind their own business without making troubles, contrary to other "communities".

daxonmacs 26. January 2009, 15:55

Happy celebrations, although the day is almost over by now.

Shaunak De 26. January 2009, 16:42

Barely celebrated this year. It was more of mourning and remembering those brave souls who laid down their lives in the 26 November terrorist strikes.

Also due to the heightened security, the elephants were removed from the parade, which was a little heartbreaking. Its really a grand sight to see the behemoths decked in Army finery marching on Rajpath .

Plus the Prime Minister was out healing his bypassed heart P:.

They did have camels from the Border Security Force though. (And the motorcycle parade)

Leave you with a picture:

daxonmacs 26. January 2009, 17:01

Those are colourful pictures, big whiskers on the camels, but it sure is a pretty sight.

solid copper 27. January 2009, 10:29

Congratulations! Nice picture!

Shaunak De 27. January 2009, 10:49

A little about the picture.

They released a whole bunch of pigeons while unfurling the flag to symbolise freedom, liberty, democracy etc....
Most of them ended up settling on an overhanging cable TV wire.... :D

Seems to say a little something dosnt it? :whistle:

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