National festivals are celebrated in our country with great preparations and enthusiasm, August 15 is celebrated as our Independence Day and January 26 as our Republic Day.
On these days, besides flag-hoisting, many other celebrations are done at all levels. Competitions of different sports and cultural activities are held and the winners are given away prizes.
Different awards are given to great achievers by our President at Centre and by Governors in different States. Besides, we have quite a few days celebrated as festivals on national level, i.e., Ambedkar Jayanti, Gandhi Jayanti, etc.