Summary
People sang the national song and raised the Indian flag.
A quiz and art workshops taught kids about Indian culture.
The celebration highlighted India's achievements in space, science, and renewable energy.
Key Points
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The event marked eight decades since India became independent.
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Ambassador Abhay Kumar spoke about India's history and progress.
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Activities included a quiz, virtual art workshops on Madhubani, Warli, Gond and Phad paintings, and Indian snacks.
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India is now a large democracy known for space missions, technology, and clean energy.
New Words to Learn
24 wordsembassy
a place where a country’s representatives work in another nation
diaspora
people from a country who live abroad but stay connected
patriotic
showing love and pride for one's country
fervour
strong excitement or feeling
anthem
the official song of a country
freedom fighters
people who fought to free their country
democracy
a system where citizens vote for their leaders
diversity
many different kinds of people and cultures
constitutional
relating to the main rules that guide a nation
scientific temper
thinking that uses facts and experiments
inclusive development
making sure everyone benefits from growth
space programme
a country's plan to explore space with rockets
Chandrayaan
India's missions that travel to the Moon
biotechnology
using living things to create medicines or foods
pharmaceuticals
medicines that help keep people healthy
renewable energy
energy from sources like sun or wind that never run out
sustainable development
growing in a way that protects the planet
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
a saying meaning the whole world is one family
global south
countries that are still developing and improving
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
an organization that shares Indian art and culture worldwide
Madhubani
a bright style of painting from India
Warli
a simple painting style made by people in western India
Gond
a colorful tribal painting style from central India
Phad
a long picture that tells a story, used in Indian art
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