Community Celebrations: India's Republic Day

Celebrated each year on January 26, Republic Day honors the anniversary of the date in 1950 when the Indian Constitution was adopted, according to the AP. At the time, India had been independent from British rule for 3 years.

Celebrations are held all around the world, including in the Indian capital of New Delhi, where a huge parade is held featuring performances from various groups, including the country’s military.

Here in Burlington, Republic Day will be celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Burlington High School. The Indian Association of Greater Boston will host a celebration of Indian culture whose focus this year is “Chalachitram,” celebrating 110 years of Indian cinema. The event will feature performances and film showings from India’s rich multilingual cinematic history. Learn more about the event, and attend for free! (Note: We’ve seen two different start times for this event—3:00 and 4:00.)

How do you celebrate Republic Day? Do you have any book or film recommendations to help your neighbors understand more about this important day in India’s history? Share your stories with us by emailing hello@burlington.buzz, and your story could be added to this feature!

What are you celebrating? Let us know at hello@burlington.buzz!