Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake.
Rabindranath Tagore
(Gitanjali)
These lines by Rabindranath Tagore clearly indicate the vision of our forefathers for the future of a free India. Staying in sync with these thoughts to a great extent, we are living in a free country today, a country that we love, respect and admire.
Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and vigor at Virka this year. Both the branches were beautifully decorated with balloons, flags and ribbons early morning on 14th August, in the hues of our national flag. The colors of sacrifice, peace and prosperity provided a charming and sheer patriotic effect to the office premises. In addition to the above, everyone was dressed in one or the other color of national flag, providing a change to the everyday office attire.
As the staff members started stepping in one by one, the pleasant surprise on their faces was enough to show their appreciation for the idea & efforts that were put in. The atmosphere started filling in with the feel of independence and national pride. Everyone was overjoyed to reach the workstation, as a national flag was waving at them at every system.
As the day progressed, the patriotism started to ooze out of every employee, and it started to spread like an infection from one person to another, reaching its peak, at half an hour session that was utilized to weigh the current scenario of our country along with discussing everyone’s dream India, political system of India and relevance of freedom to them. Everyone kept on drenching in the feeling of national pride with patriotic songs and slogans echoing in the office during the breaks.
The Independence Day celebration at Virka was definitely a day to remember for a long time. Everyone enjoyed the day, and appreciated the initiative taken to make this day as memorable as it has been.
