Independence Day celebration marks cultural performances by 800 students

Chief Minister Sai felicitates students for excellent performances

Raipur(Team Newsbuddy): More than 800 school students gave captivating cultural performances at the main function organized in Raipur on the occasion of Independence Day today. The first performance was given by 190 children from Krishna Public School Tulsi, who performed a patriotic song in front of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The students wore white, orange, and green attire, representing the colors of the national flag of India. Their performance radiated the spirit of patriotism and expressed their love and respect for India. This dance inspired the audience to maintain the unity and integrity of the country and awakened the spirit of sacrifice and service towards the nation.

The second presentation was a dance performance on Hareli Tihar and Karma song by 210 children from J.R. Dani Government Higher Secondary School Raipur. This dance depicted Hareli, the first festival of Chhattisgarh, celebrated by farmers to wish for a good harvest and prosperity. During the festival, farmers worship their tools by offering Chhattisgarhi delicacy Cheela Roti and celebrate together. The third presentation was a patriotic song by 220 children from Swami Atmanand English Medium School, Fafadih. This dance expressed national pride, celebrating the country’s freedom and independence, and reminded the audience of their national duties.

Over 210 children from Government Higher Secondary School Mathpurena gave the fourth performance on a Chhattisgarhi song. This song and dance described the cultural, literary, and spiritual heritage of Chhattisgarh, highlighting the land of Sonakhan, the sacrifices of brave sons, the birthplace of Kaushalya Mata, the Nanihal of Lord Ram, and the rice bowl of India. The performance also showcased the cultural charm of Bastar.

After the cultural programmes, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai felicitated the student groups for their excellent performances and encouraged them. The first prize was awarded to the students of Government Higher Secondary School Mathpurena. The second prize went to the students of Krishna Public School Tulsi, and the third prize was awarded to the students of J.R. Dani Government Higher Secondary School. The students of Swami Atmanand English Medium School Fafadih received consolation prizes for their captivating performance.

Chhattisgarh Bagpiper Band also performed at the main event in Raipur. The band delivered a captivating performance featuring instruments including bagpipes, side drum, tenor, and bass drum. Their presentation included the tunes of Shanti Sena, Quick March, Kumaoni, Roza Kashmiri, Valley of Green, and Sare Jahan Se Achcha. Dressed in maroon and white costumes, the band members’ attire included caps, ties, short coats, waist belts, shirts, pants, and skirts, adding to their visual appeal. The mesmerizing tunes of the bagpiper band captivated everyone present.

It is worth mentioning that the Chhattisgarh Police Bagpiper Band was formed in December 2022. This band operates within the 1st Battalion of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force, Bhilai. The Bagpiper Band was led by Commander Lady Constable Sonbati Thakur and Constable Hitesh Kumar Sahu, with 20 women and 20 men participating in the performance.