Flag Hoisting, Children’s Performances and Felicitation of Senior Citizens at Omaxe Residency-2
Writer ✍️ – Mohit Dhawan
Lucknow, August 15, 2026
Independence Day is not merely an occasion to hoist the Tricolour and sing the National Anthem; it is also a day to celebrate the spirit of India—a nation whose strength lies in unity amidst diversity and mutual brotherhood. With this very spirit, Independence Day was celebrated at Omaxe Residency-2, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, where the participation of children, families and senior citizens turned the occasion into a warm community celebration.
The programme, organised by the Resident Welfare Association (RWA), began with Vande Mataram, followed by the flag-hoisting ceremony. Residents then came together to sing the National Anthem and pay tribute to the Tricolour.
RWA President Sukhraj Kaur Sandhu, Vice President Hazari Singh, Secretary Akash Agnihotri, Rajesh Singh, other office-bearers and a large number of residents were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Vice President Hazari Singh extended his Independence Day greetings to all residents. He reminded everyone that the freedom we enjoy today did not come easily; it was achieved through the struggle, sacrifice and courage of thousands of freedom fighters. Independence Day, he said, should therefore remind us not only of our rights but also of our responsibilities towards society and the nation.
A key message of his address was the importance of living together with mutual respect, cooperation and harmony. He emphasised that a residential society is not defined merely by its buildings and facilities, but by the relationships, trust and sense of belonging shared by the people who live there.
Highlighting the spirit of communal harmony at Omaxe Residency-2, he pointed out that while Durga Puja is celebrated with enthusiasm in the society, Muslim residents also come together for Taraweeh during Ramadan. When people belonging to different faiths and traditions respect one another and live together in harmony, he said, the true spirit of India becomes visible.
Children added colour and energy to the celebration through a variety of cultural performances. Some danced, some sang, while others expressed their patriotic feelings through poems and speeches. Pratham Ojha, Mishika Yadav, Shambhavi Mishra, Shivansh Giri, Nesaaya, Sulaiman, Ezraque, Ahamed, Pratham Ojha-Mishu, Sharvas Dubey, Sheershika Srivastava, Vishnupuriya Srivastava, Varnika Sahay, Abhinav Singh Tomar, Rudra Singh, Ycnit Sigroha, Arudra Srivastava, Kabir Singh, Gargi Singh and Dipanshi Chilkoti were among the children who participated in various performances. A Taekwondo group also impressed the audience with a martial arts demonstration.
Another touching part of the programme was the felicitation of the society’s senior citizens. In recognition of their experience, contribution and valued presence in the community, Ramesh Mishra, Rajeev Gujral, Satish Kumar Srivastava, Chandra Sen, Ashok Singh, Manoj Kaushik, Umesh Chandra Srivastava, Jaipal Singh, Harivansh Singh, Rajesh Singh and Pramod Chandra Srivastava were honoured on the occasion.
The presence of different generations and families together under the Tricolour gave a deeper meaning to the Independence Day celebration. The programme concluded with a simple but powerful message: one of the best ways to preserve the legacy of our freedom is to build a society around us where differences of opinion do not become differences of heart, diversity does not create distance, and people live together with mutual respect, harmony and a shared sense of belonging.
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