Independence Day Theme Party

It is Independence Week for us Indians and we celebrate our 68th Independence Day on August 15th. I strongly believe that there should not be any particular day or time of the year to show your patriotism for the country and to remember our freedom fighters and martyrs for their selfless sacrifices.

If you happen to host a party during this time, why not use this wonderful opportunity to celebrate Independence day in a unique way by organizing a Independence Day Theme Party. If the idea sounds you interesting, read further..Yes, in the series of Theme Parties  here are the details for hosting an Independence Day Theme Party.

Decoration :

Let the tricolor prevail. Decorate the party hall with tricolors - Orange, White and Green. Place tiny flags all over the area or hang them in strings from the ceilings. Use lots of balloons in the same color. Draw a huge map of India on the floor and fill it with Rangoli or flowers. Hang posters of freedom fighters. Some ideas for you..

Dress Code:

Its your day to show your patriotism! Dress up as freedom fighters or go clad in tricolored attire. If you are still confused as to what to wear, choose a white Kurta and accessorized with green and orange.

Independence Day Theme party Games:

Workout some games related to Independence day and freedom fighters. 

1. A quiz on important dates and years of Historical movements
2. Place and birthdays of some known freedom fighters.
3. Ask the names of prominent British rulers
4. Ask the team members to write down the names of maximum number of freedom fighters
5. Surprise gifts best dressed person in the party
6. Ask them to list out Movies based on freedom struggle and freedom fighters (Mangal Pandey, Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rang De Basanti..) 
7. Read out some famous quotes of great leaders and ask the guests to identify
8. Show any short film or documentary on Independence struggle

Music:

Select a bunch of patriotic songs to play in the background throughout the party. Some of the patriotic songs are listed below. You can contribute to the list. (Pls mention the songs in the comment below. I will add it to the list)

1. Mere Desh ki dharti sona..Upkar (1967)Mahendra Kapoor
2. Maa Tujhe Salaam - Vande Mataram - AR Rahman
3. Bharat Hamko Jaan se pyara hai - Roja
4. Aisa Desh Hai Mera - Veer ZaaraUdit Narayan, Gurdas MaanY
5. Ye Jo Des Hai Tera - Swades AR Rahman
6. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon - Lata Mangeshkar
7. Satya Meva Jayate - Title Song Satya Meva Jayate TV show
8. Mera Rang De Basanti Chola - The Legend of Bhagat Singh - Sonu Nigam
9. Andho se Milte hai Kandhe - Lakshya Title Song
10. Saare Jahan se achha
11. Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna - The Legend of Bhagat Singh - Sonu Nigam, Hariharan
12. Mangal Pandey Title song
13. Chale Chalo - Lagaan
14. Ae Mere Pyare Watan - Kabuliwala (1961)Manna Dey
15. Desh Mere - The Legend of Bhagat Singh - AR Rahman, Sukhwinder
16. Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja - Bose - The forgotten Hero
17. Suno Gaur se Duniya Walo - Dus
18. Kuch Kariye - Chak De! India - Sukhwinder Singh
19. Watan Walon - Indian (2001)Roop Kumar Rathod
20. Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano ka
21. Sandese aate hain - Border
22. Kar Chale Hum Fida - Haqeeqat (1964)Mohammed Rafi
23. East or West India is the Best - Judwaa
24. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Title song
25. Apni Azadi Ko Hum - Leader (1964) - Mohammed Rafi
26. Chodo kal ki baatein
27. Made in India - Alisha Chinoy
28. Yeh Desh Hai Mera - Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey - Sohail Sen
    

Food:

Decorate the food table in an attractive way. Arrange the palate in tricolors depending on the food items. 

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Healthy Sprouts Salad Recipe

Sprouts salad, a healthy bowl of goodness and nutrition. The most preferred food of diet conscious people! It is a quickie you can prepare it in a jiffy. In fact, there is no particular procedure for making this salad nor its ingredients. You can experiment with different sprouts of your choice and flavor it tangy, crunchy, sour or sweet as per your taste.

Make it as colorful as possible if you are giving it for kids, they will love it. You can carry it to office in a box and keep munching it in intervals. Yes, it is an healthy addition to dinner spread too!

Ingredients: 

Sprouted grains (of your choice) - 1 cup (Here I have taken half cup each of green gram and black chick peas)

Tomato - 1 chopped finely

Green chilli - 1 

Carrot - half cup grated

Onion - 1 small, chopped finely

Lemon juice - few drops

Chopped coriander

Salt / Black Salt - as per taste

Procedure:

1. Wash and soak the grains overnight. Drain all the water in the morning and tie them in a clean kitchen cloth or muslin cloth. After 1 day you can see small sprouts appearing through the cloth. If you want longer sprouts you can keep for one more day. 

2. Another method of sprouting is to just keep the grains in a covered container may be a plastic box (if you don't want to tie in cloth) after discarding water in the morning. This method might take a bit longer time than the previous one.

3. Once the sprouted grains are ready, cut other vegetables, chillies and onion. 

4. Mix everything in a bowl. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Serve!