India celebrates its 73rd year of Independence on August 15, 2019. On this day, the tricolour is unfurled as a symbolic reminder of the county’s freedom from British imperialism. Growing up in India, some of the best memories of Independence Day celebrations is waking up in the morning and heading out for flag hoisting ceremony. A sense of pride fills us seeing the tricolour unfurled to the tune of patriotic songs in the background. The national flag, called the tricolour or the tiranga, is a matter of national pride and aspiration. But did you know there is a proper protocol in place to hoist the Indian national flag? The Ministry of Home Affairs has in place a Flag Code of India meant to preserve the integrity and respect for the tricolor.
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