Republic Day
India will celebrate her 59th Republic Day on January 26,
2008. Watch a Parade
here.
When is Republic Day celebrated? and why? Did you know that
some brave children take part in the parade every year?
Have you ever seen the President's Body Guard?
Read about many traditions and points of pride that are
showcased in the annual Republic Day Parade in Delhi in the
notes that follow the slide show.
After watching the slide show about the Parade, look at the
suggestions in the Lesson Plan@Home about how to use the
materials complied here to engage your child.
Celebrate!
Watch Listen Think Ask Play: Try these activities
in the Lesson Plan@Home with your child.
Look for a list of books (mostly for older children) that are
set during Independence as well as for a list of history books
for children.
Web Sites
"On This Day" from the BBC - Radio broadcast on January 26,
1950 as India becomes a Republic.
Watch the actual Parade
in Delhi from January 26, 2008.
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