He woke up in the morning and took a quick shower. He wore his uniform (white shirt, brown trousers, and brown canvas shoes) and went to high school. It was mandatory to attend the Independence Day celebrations at school. The principal (headmistress) of the school hoisted the flag. Then she saluted the flag and watched the band of scouts and guides marching in the quadrangle to the beats of drum played by Magesh (his friend). At the end of the ceremony, he gets a tricolor (Indian flag), a safety pin, and a chocolate. He proudly pins the tricolor to his shirt. Then, he preferred to go home while his friends plan for the rest of the day (study or play).
He was a couch potato. He came home to watch the Independence Day parade on the TV. It was followed by entertainment programs: a comedy drama, a medley of video songs from movies released during the Independence Day, an interview of a famous personality (usually a contemporary actress), a patriotic movie, etc. Finally, in the evening he decided to do his homework.
His mom cooked delicious food for lunch (rice, sambar, fry vegetable curry, and curd). She also made some sweets. After lunch, everybody in the neighborhood wished each other a very happy Independence Day and exchanged sweets (baadushah) and snacks (vada). This was the best part of the day.
It has been 12 years and he still misses those good old unforgettable days.
2 comments:
hey kiddo... should have told before we would have made vada and stuff for you on I day
;)
But, still you made Dosa and Coffee.
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