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Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat shines at 80th I-Day in Lucknow

India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, and in the city of Lucknow the celebration was a big, colourful event.

The Chief Minister of the state, Yogi Adityanath, raised the Indian flag called the Tricolour and wished everyone a happy Independence Day.

Students sang the national song 'Vande Mataram' to start the morning.

Many dancers and musicians from different parts of India came to perform, showing how diverse the country is.

There were folk songs about Ganpati Bappa and Chhathi Maiya, plus traditional dances from many states.

A play about Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakshman was presented.

Beautiful flower petals fell from the sky like rain, and Tricolour balloons were released into the air.

Everyone cheered loudly with pride, including many children holding the National Flag.

It was a day of joy, culture and love for the country.

Key facts

Occasion: 80th Independence Day
Chief Guest: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (hoisted the Tricolour)
Venue: Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
Start Time: Approximately 9:15 a.m.
Theme: Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat (One India, Great India)
Key Performers: Bhatkhande Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, 32nd Battalion PAC, 35th Battalion PAC, Military Band, Gauri Kala Mandapam group, 19-member troupe from Chhattisgarh and more
States Represented: Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Bihar
Cultural Highlights: Vande Mataram rendition, folk dances, Kathak with 'Tarana', Shankh (conch) recital by Ravi Shankar, tableau of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakshman, Bastar's Rela Pata folk art
Dignitaries Present: Legislative Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal, MLC Pawan Singh, MLA Dr Neeraj Bora

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