Independence Day 2023: 7 unique ways to celebrate the day with your family

The country is gearing up to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on August 15. The day marks the country's independence from British Raj 76 years ago. It honours our freedom fighters, the history of our country, its culture, and the nation's achievements. People mark this day by attending social gatherings, cultural events, hoisting the tricolour or tiranga, watching parades, citizens singing patriotic songs, and more. However, if you plan to spend Independence Day with your family, we have some unique ideas you can include in your celebrations. Scroll through to check it out.

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Unique ways to celebrate Independence Day 2023:

Make Independence Day Dishes

Enjoying cooking dishes together can be a great bonding activity for your family, and you can give it a tricolour theme to celebrate Independence Day. Choose items that your family members enjoy eating, and find ways you can make them in the tricolours. You can use tricolour vegetables, chutneys, bake a tricolour cake, or more.

Plan A Long Weekend Trip

Since you can make a long weekend out of your Independence Day holiday, why not plan a five or four-day-long getaway with your family members to a scenic destination near your city. You can either go to the hills to experience the monsoon or chill at the beach while sipping on your favourite drinks. Check out our travel guide for suggestions here.

Watch Patriotic Films and Documentaries

Learning about the sacrifices made by those who came before us is an important step towards learning your history. So, on Independence Day, sit down with your family to choose and watch movies or documentaries on patriotic themes and about the freedom fighters who fought for the nation's independence.

Fly Kites

In North India, flying kites has always been a huge tradition during Independence Day celebrations. All day long, people fly colourful kites on their terraces, dressed in traditional clothes and listen to patriotic music playing on loudspeakers. You can also enjoy this activity to the fullest with your family.

Wear Tricolour Themed Clothes

You can also incorporate the tricolour theme into your clothes for Independence Day celebrations. Choose a colour from the shades of the Indian flag or wear all the shades. You can even choose accessories based on these colours to liven up the festivities. Additionally, you can ask your family to colour-coordinate their outfits with you.

Read Books On The History Of Our Country

Reading books carrying the nation's history is the best way to spend your Independence Day holidays with your family. If your loved ones enjoy staying home while curled up in the bed with a cup of their favourite beverage, this could be a perfect activity. A few suggestions are The Discovery Of India, Jallianwala Bagh, 1919: The Real Story, An Era of Darkness by Shashi Tharoor, and more.

Listen To Patriotic Songs

Apart from movies, you can also play patriotic songs at home to invoke the feeling of pride and love towards the nation. It could turn out to be a fun activity if you have family members who enjoy listening to music.