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Thiruvananthapuram prepares for Independence Day celebrations
Thiruvananthapuram has taken on the colours of the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day. Migrant vendors sold national flags at busy Pattom Junction, while customers browsed festive merchandise and supplies at stalls in…
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Thiruvananthapuram has taken on the colours of the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day. Migrant vendors sold national flags at busy Pattom Junction, while customers browsed festive merchandise and supplies at stalls in Chalai Market.
Practice sessions for the Independence Day parade took place at Central Stadium, with NCC cadets among those preparing. An Air Force helicopter showered petals during preparations at the venue. Children and shoppers were also seen examining flags and other Independence Day items across the city.
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The familiar rush for flags, decorations and parade practice can look like mere seasonal spectacle, but these scenes also show how public celebrations depend on vendors, shoppers, cadets and service personnel. The stronger test is whether the event stays orderly and inclusive, rather than how much decoration fills the streets. Attendance, traffic management and participation at Central Stadium will show that clearly.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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