By Neha Yadav
Published Jan 25, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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Republic Day: 5 fun ways to celebrate with family

Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.

Here are some exciting activities that you can do on the national holiday with your family to celebrate this special occasion.

Watch the Republic Day parade

On this day, get together with your family members at 10:30 am, tune into Doordarshan and watch the Republic Day parade featuring various tableaux, cultural performances and stunts at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

Binge-watch patriotic movies

Republic Day is perfect to binge-watch patriotic films such as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, Sardar Udham Singh, Border, Mangal Panday: The Rising and LOC: Kargil with your family.

Participate in cultural events

Several cultural events take place across the country to celebrate India's rich culture. You can participate in such events, dress up in traditional outfits and perform a folk song or a folk dance of your state. 

Make Indian flags and badges

On this special occasion, get crafty with your family to make the Indian flag and tricolour badges. You can do this activity with your kids to brush up on their artistic skills and explain to them about the significance of Republic Day.

Cook tricolour dishes

Hone your cooking skills at home and prepare tricolour sweets and dishes such as tricolour barfi, raita, poori, pulao and sandwiches.