India's Independence Day

It was the 15th August , a Thursday. Day off from work. Planned to go out to the 'happening' town area to experience celebration. Was excited to witness it. Woke up pretty early and had breakfast at the guesthouse by 7.45. Took G3 bus to Bridget Road. Walked heading to Mahatma Ghandi Road. Asked the traffic police if there will be any celebration/parade and what time will that be. They told us yes and we continued walking straight towards a place which seemed more crowded and more police around. It was the celebration field, the Marshal Manekshaw Ground. People were busy getting in. Asked a police if we could go in and he showed us the way in. Security check was super tight. Those with cameras were asked to 'flash' just to show them that your camera is functioning. And I think i did that like five times, at every security check! Bags, umbrella, water bottle were not allowed in.   It was definitely out of our expectation to witness the celebration in Bangalore. We went out with little expectations and there we were watching the event which was attended by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, the state Bangalore belongs to. A celebration worth watching. INTERESTING, UNIQUE, JUST GREAT.

The kids we gave our seat to in the bus. The sister was carrying her little sibling and she looked tired. 

not so common to see horses on the road. Snap!

Just asked the price for the flag and she didnt want to let us go, so snap! haha

while crossing the road. this is the longgg MG Road

Crossed! to the parade! saw a cow. Drivers do horn at the cows, just like they do to other drivers/riders

the super strict security check we managed to pass!!

caught my eyes. 

and it began.

some gov police force

school kids

The flag every citizen of India is proud off. 

This old lady was waving and we got her to pose.heheh

some traditional performances

participated by hundreds of kids from schools around Bangalore

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The three colours of the India flag.

we were standing on the chair! most of them were in fact! haha.. got here a bit late to secure the front seats.

just nice and organised.

cultural shows. they were so colourful

This realy realy did entertain us. They are gymnas! some of the very few moments i managed to capture. (the part you will be busy watching than focusing on ur camere to click!)

just great

no words.

this was one of the main highlight of the event.. again, i was too bz watching and didnt get many good shots. 

Performed by experienced army who holds world records. He was on a moving bike in a reversed order!! 

he climbed on the ladder while the bike is moving! it was far but my DSLR could capture this. cropped for a better view of the stunts :)

some crazy stunt. something like he went through the fire obstacle. 

i am soo glad that i managed to capture this. look at the front tyre!

some amazing formations. something like 8 bikes with 35 people on it. they do perform in many occasions and are record holders. 

the place it was held.

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a lady selling balloons outside the place

a bicycle decorated with the India Flag and picture of the person behind India's Independence. The Great Mahatma Ghandi.

sempat pose with that bicycle. haha

some of the stuffs they sell by the road side.

food stall, but dare not buy. am sure the composition of dust will be about 2-3%.

tempting but afraid to buy.

:)

sibuk nak ambik gambar of their police. the traffic police have nice uniform. sempat ambik from back. haha . 

hahaha. while waiting for the fridge magnet seller guy to come. those police were the one i meant with nice uniforms. they were hundreds and thousands of police forces out to control the event. Some of the police who kept us entertained while that guy comes. 

:) with ummu.

that auto was carrying 2 flags. one of which I know is the India's flag, so im guessing the yellow and red must be the state's flag.

autos in line waiting for passengers, just like how taxis are in line.

some souvenier shop

yeah. managed to capture this. 

painted in colours of the India flag. with the logo.

that place suddenly became noisy. There was this group of motorist carrying flags and screaming something. I think I heard 'JAIHO'. Managed to only capture this. 

That place. everyone slowed down to see what these people are up to :)

poser :P

look at what they signed. 'proud to be an Indian'

Ummu :)

Look at that guy's serban! hahahaha... the girls even had dupeta with those three colour combination

some model of car produced by the country

scooter included!

we pinjam-ed flag. those guys were kind and nice. :) instead of one , they gave us more!

a small flag on a fence.

Bridget Road

Ummu caught in action

Those kids after school. 

The girl captured this. It was her first time holding a DSLR. taught her to use and this was her first attempt. not bad! pic blurred coz not focused well. 

near silk board.

walking back to Woodstock.

The flag every citizen of India is proud of and it was waving high in the sky.

near Singasandra, the place we stay. 

was up to capturing pics of waving flag as the vehicles move. :)

it was definitely a memorable day. Grabbed the chance of experiencing how it is celebrated in India. Super tired but worth it. Happy Independence Day India!

The town was not so crowded as we expected. Maybe since the celebration is early in the morning! A great day with a great friend. Priceless experience. Glad we decided to witness it. :)

Thank you for reading. :)