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People in Poland celebrate their
independence on November 11 when
citizens place flowers at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, to commemorate
soldiers who have died for their country.
Citizens attend parades and ceremonies,
wearing Poland's colors: red and
white. In Warsaw, the capital city,
thousands of runners participate in
the Independence Day Run.
The night before
Indian Independence
Day, the president of
the country gives a
speech about how
the country is doing.
On the day itself,
August 15, citizens
gather and watch
their country's flag
being hoisted to the
top of the flagpole.
This happens at
offices, homes and
schools. Afterwards,
families and friends
get together and
enjoy delicious
food.
Lots of people
also fly kites on
Independence Day
to symbolize India's
freedom from
the British on
August 15, 1947.
Karan's kite has stripes. His kite has a tail,
but not a short one. Karan doesn't like
polka dots on kites. It is not a box kite.
Karan's Kite
Mexicans celebrate "Grito de
Dolores" (meaning "Cry of Dolores")
on September 15. On that day in
1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y
Costilla, a priest in the town of
Dolores, made a speech demanding
the freedom of Mexico from Spain.
Now on this day, the president rings
the original bell from Father
Hidalgo's church and recites
Hidalgo's original speech. The
president ends with the cry, "Viva
México!" which can be heard the
rest of the night during celebrations,
fireworks and other fun activities.
Many countries celebrate their independence days in unique
and fun ways. Kid Scoop News takes a trip around the world to
discover how other countries show their love of independence.
Use the code to
learn what "Viva
México" means.
