The 61st Independence Day of India was celebrated with great pomp and show by the Pehel team and the young kids on the Somaiya campus. The kids turned out in good numbers with a lot of enthusiasm.
The event began at around 7:30 am with the kids being taken to the Arts and Science College in the campus. They witnessed the hoisting of the National Flag and the Guard of Honour. On special request of the Pehel team members, the kids were allowed to sing the National anthem before everyone present and this was really appreciated by one and all. Singing before such a huge crowd boosted their confidence and the kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Once the event was over, the kids were taken back to the SIMSR hostel for some more fun and frolic with the students. 
The events lined up were three-legged race, marble-and-spoon race and a balloon inflating competition. The kids and the hostelites alike participated with a lot of competitive spirit and enthusiasm.
The events lined up were three-legged race, marble-and-spoon race and a balloon inflating competition. The kids and the hostelites alike participated with a lot of competitive spirit and enthusiasm.
The events were eventually won by Nalesh, Arif, Safik, Manisha, and Jannat. The kids also exhibited their dancing and singing skills by performing with the Pehel team. Next followed relaxation and chilling out with some sweets, fruits and soft drinks.
The eventful, fulfilling and exciting day concluded by once again saluting the spirit of freedom and singing the national anthem. They also invoked the blessings of the Almighty by singing a prayer.
This was just a small gesture on the part of the Somaiya Social Cell to spread smiles to some of the young saplings of this great nation. Could there have been a better way to celebrate?
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