Saturday, January 31, 2009

Republic Day at Pathway




Though independence from Great Britain in 1947 is celebrated on August 15, the anniversary of the adoption of the constitution (patterned after American, Canadian, Australian, and British models) on January 26, 1950 is celebrated as a national holiday, and at Pathway with a three hour program of marching, speeches, songs, and dramatization.


Flag Ceremony. For the benefit of the Boy Scouts of America in our audience, here the flag is lifted furled with a release knot. When it reaches the top of the pole, a pull on the other rope releases it and a load of flower petals, which you see in a cloud about half way to the ground.

1 comment:

Pat Galea said...

Jim & Karen, I had a wonderful phone conversation with Jana tonight. We've hooked up a bit on facebook (Patty Hyatt Galea) Earl & I have had his mom with us for 5=6 years but she returned to Heavenly Father in June. We're adjusting. I'm loving your pictures and look forward to reading your comments. Karen I loved the color of your new churidhur. Earl and I are serving a 1 yr mission at the Bishops storehouse in Orlando. We work Tue and Thur. Unlike Michigan who has 90% deliveries we have 90% walk-ins at the storehouse here. Wishing you well. Will be chcking in occasionally. Much love, Pat