Independence Day Celebration in Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir

Samya Chakrabarti, Class 10: Independence Day was celebrated with great pomp and splendour at Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir on 15th August 2023. 

The celebrations started with a special procession called the “Prabhat Pheri” which was led by the school pipe band, followed by students who hummed patriotic songs as they walked through the blocks of Salt Lake at 7:30am, reawakening the spirit of patriotism among the residents.

The “Prabhat Pheri” was joined by the director, principal, vice principal, teachers and parents. They marched through Salt Lake in unison to honour the country and all the freedom fighters.

The ensuing celebrations started with the hoisting of the national flag in the presence of presence of Director, Dr. G. V Subramanian, and Principal of BGKV, Sri Arun Kumar Dasgupta, and other dignitaries, together with the teachers, staff, students and the parents.

 The students’ allegiance towards their nation was an extraordinary sight to behold. The school arranged for various cultural programmes to celebrate this auspicious day. The students felt inspired and motivated by the speeches of the dignitaries.

Students of both the primary and secondary sections participated wholeheartedly in the cultural programme. Students from the primary section began the cultural displays by reciting a poem by Sukanto Bhattacharya.

They received a big round of applause for their performance. Soon the tiny tots completed their performance, and the secondary students began their presentation.

Their performance began by paying homage to the “Bidrohi Kobi”, Kazi Nazrul Islam. The students of the secondary section recited his well-known poem “Bidrohi”.

 A dance was performed alongside the recital. The patriotic song “Durgom Giri Kantar Moru” was sung beautifully by the students. It reflects upon the struggles of the army and the hardships they had to encounter on their path.

Two dances that represented love for one's country and promoted Naya Bharat (The New India) followed this performance. The students from Class 12 then gave a quick presentation regarding India's participation at the G20 meeting, highlighting how this is a proud time for us Indians and a potent symbol of the nation's enormous growth since gaining its independence.

 The whole program came to an end with a heart-touching dance performance by two students of the BIMS College. Through this wonderful program, we can conclude that this day is not only a day of our freedom from oppression; it is a day when we learn to value our identity as Indians.

The day ended with the ‘One Child one Plant’ Campaign where saplings were distributed among all students and parents to fulfil the vision of a greener India. It is a day of great joy and excitement.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan arranges such programs to cherish our national values and will surely continue to do so in the future. Jai Hind. Vande Mataram.