Each
year on 14th of August the Independence Day
is celebrated with traditional pomp and
show. Thousands of men, women and children
participate in the various events.
There are lots of celebrations all over the
country, the streets are full of joyful
people singing and dancing. Concerts are
held with many pop and classical singers.
Parades are held in the major cities. All
over the country people decourate their
house with colourful decourations. Flags fly
on top of each house. At night, fireworks
are done in many cities. The whole country
is illuminated at night. On this day people
pray for the country and think how proud
they are to be a Pakistani.St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church celebrates the
Independence Day along with the whole
nation. Here, the members gather to
celebrate and pray for our beloved country,
peace and prosperity in the whole country.
Special prayers are offered for the country
heads and continued independence of the
nation. S All church families prepare songs
of patriotism. The youth also prepares one
or two special songs. A special skit or play is also
prepared by the Sunday School children. The
celebration ends with the National Anthem.
The whole program is arranged by the church
youth, and is worth seeing.
May God bless our
country.
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