India’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday Don’t miss the fun: Tricolour Snacks, Crafty Tigers, Lotus Origami & Criss-Cross
India’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday!
Don’t miss the fun: Tricolour Snacks, Crafty Tigers, Lotus Origami & Criss-Cross
TINA KHATRI
This Republic Day, let’s get creative and celebrate India’s rich heritage with some fun activities that honour the spirit of January 26th! Whether you're a kid or a teen, these activities are a great way to engage with India’s history and culture while having fun.
Start with a Tricolour Veg Roll – a simple, healthy, and tasty way to celebrate India’s national flag. With layers of green (spinach or avocado), white (paneer or cheese), and orange (carrots), this recipe lets you enjoy the vibrant colours of the flag in your food. It's a perfect blend of creativity and nutrition!
Next, try making India's National Flower, the Lotus, with origami. The lotus represents purity and strength, values central to the spirit of Republic Day. This easy craft will not only test your folding skills but also connect you with one of India's most important symbols.
If you're feeling crafty, create a Tiger Keychain using felt, glue, and some basic materials. The tiger, India’s national animal, symbolises power and courage. Make your own keychain as a reminder of this majestic creature.
Finally, challenge yourself with a Republic Day quiz or crossword to test your knowledge about India’s national symbols and the significance of the day. Celebrate India’s Republic Day with creativity, knowledge, and pride!
Tricolour Veg Rolls
Ingredients:
• Green Layer: 1/2 cup spinach (blanched) or 1/2 ripe avocado, lemon juice, salt
• Orange Layer: 1 grated carrot, cumin powder, salt
• White Layer: 1/4 cup crumbled paneer or shredded cheese, salt
• Other: 2 large tortillas, lettuce leaves (optional), chutney or salsa (optional)
Method:
1. Green Layer: Blend spinach or mash avocado with lemon juice and salt.
2. Orange Layer: Mix grated carrot with cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. White Layer: Crumble paneer or use shredded cheese with salt.
4. Assemble: Spread each layer on a tortilla—green, orange, then white. Add lettuce and chutney if desired.
5. Roll: Fold sides and roll the tortilla. Serve with extra chutney or salsa.
Our National Flower: Lotus
Materials Needed:
• 1 square sheet of paper (pink, white, or yellow preferred)
• Scissors (optional)
Instructions:
1. Start with Square Paper: Begin with a square sheet of paper. If using a rectangle, trim it into a square.
2. Fold Diagonally: Fold the paper diagonally both ways, creating an "X" crease. Unfold to reveal the creases.
3. Fold Corners to the Centre: Fold each of the four corners to meet at the centre, forming a smaller square.
4. Flip and Fold Again: Turn the paper over and fold the corners to the centre again, making the square even smaller.
5. Create Petals (First Layer): Fold each corner back out to form the petals. You’ll have four triangular petals sticking out.
6. Repeat for Second Layer: Flip the paper over, fold corners to the centre, then fold back out to create a second set of petals. You now have two layers.
7. Final Layer of Petals: Repeat the process once more to create a third layer with longer petals, giving the flower a fuller look.
8. Open the Petals: Gently separate each layer of petals, starting from the top. Carefully open them to make the lotus bloom.
9. Optional: Create the Centre: For added realism, cut a small circle of yellow or orange paper and glue it in the centre to represent the lotus’s stigma.
Our National Animal: Tiger
Materials Needed:
• Orange, black, white, and yellow felt
• Scissors
• Glue (fabric glue or hot glue gun)
• Keychain ring
• Black marker
• Cotton or stuffing material (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cut the Shapes:
o Cut out 2 ovals from orange felt for the tiger’s head.
o Cut 2 small triangles for ears, 2 white circles for eyes, 1 small triangle for the nose, and 6 thin black strips for whiskers.
2. Assemble the Face:
o Glue the white circles onto one orange oval for eyes.
o Draw pupils with a black marker.
o Attach the nose, ears, and whiskers.
3. Stuff the Tiger:
o Place the second oval on top of the first one and glue the edges, leaving a small gap at the bottom.
o Add a bit of cotton stuffing for a puffed look.
4. Add the Keychain Ring:
o Attach the keychain ring to the gap at the bottom and glue or sew it in place.
5. Final Touches:
o Draw stripes or extra details with the black marker.
Republic Day 2025 Quiz
Questions:
1. Which year did India become a republic?
2. What is the official name of India’s national flag?
3. Who is the current President of India?
4. What is the name of India’s national animal?
5. Which dance form is often performed during Republic Day celebrations?
6. What is the venue for the Republic Day Parade?
7. What is the Indian national anthem called?
8. In which city does the Republic Day Parade take place?
9. What was India’s first national award, presented on Republic Day?
10. Who was the first Republic Day Chief Guest?
Answers:
1. 1950
2. Tricolour
3. Droupadi
4. Tiger
5. Bharatanatyam
6. Rajpath
7. JanaGanaMana
8. Delhi
9. Padma
10. Sukarno
This Republic Day, let’s get creative and celebrate India’s rich heritage with some fun activities that honour the spirit of January 26th! Whether you're a kid or a teen, these activities are a great way to engage with India’s history and culture while having fun.
Start with a Tricolour Veg Roll – a simple, healthy, and tasty way to celebrate India’s national flag. With layers of green (spinach or avocado), white (paneer or cheese), and orange (carrots), this recipe lets you enjoy the vibrant colours of the flag in your food. It's a perfect blend of creativity and nutrition!
Next, try making India's National Flower, the Lotus, with origami. The lotus represents purity and strength, values central to the spirit of Republic Day. This easy craft will not only test your folding skills but also connect you with one of India's most important symbols.
If you're feeling crafty, create a Tiger Keychain using felt, glue, and some basic materials. The tiger, India’s national animal, symbolises power and courage. Make your own keychain as a reminder of this majestic creature.
Finally, challenge yourself with a Republic Day quiz or crossword to test your knowledge about India’s national symbols and the significance of the day. Celebrate India’s Republic Day with creativity, knowledge, and pride!
Tricolour Veg Rolls
Ingredients:
• Green Layer: 1/2 cup spinach (blanched) or 1/2 ripe avocado, lemon juice, salt
• Orange Layer: 1 grated carrot, cumin powder, salt
• White Layer: 1/4 cup crumbled paneer or shredded cheese, salt
• Other: 2 large tortillas, lettuce leaves (optional), chutney or salsa (optional)
Method:
1. Green Layer: Blend spinach or mash avocado with lemon juice and salt.
2. Orange Layer: Mix grated carrot with cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. White Layer: Crumble paneer or use shredded cheese with salt.
4. Assemble: Spread each layer on a tortilla—green, orange, then white. Add lettuce and chutney if desired.
5. Roll: Fold sides and roll the tortilla. Serve with extra chutney or salsa.
Our National Flower: Lotus
Materials Needed:
• 1 square sheet of paper (pink, white, or yellow preferred)
• Scissors (optional)
Instructions:
1. Start with Square Paper: Begin with a square sheet of paper. If using a rectangle, trim it into a square.
2. Fold Diagonally: Fold the paper diagonally both ways, creating an "X" crease. Unfold to reveal the creases.
3. Fold Corners to the Centre: Fold each of the four corners to meet at the centre, forming a smaller square.
4. Flip and Fold Again: Turn the paper over and fold the corners to the centre again, making the square even smaller.
5. Create Petals (First Layer): Fold each corner back out to form the petals. You’ll have four triangular petals sticking out.
6. Repeat for Second Layer: Flip the paper over, fold corners to the centre, then fold back out to create a second set of petals. You now have two layers.
7. Final Layer of Petals: Repeat the process once more to create a third layer with longer petals, giving the flower a fuller look.
8. Open the Petals: Gently separate each layer of petals, starting from the top. Carefully open them to make the lotus bloom.
9. Optional: Create the Centre: For added realism, cut a small circle of yellow or orange paper and glue it in the centre to represent the lotus’s stigma.
Our National Animal: Tiger
Materials Needed:
• Orange, black, white, and yellow felt
• Scissors
• Glue (fabric glue or hot glue gun)
• Keychain ring
• Black marker
• Cotton or stuffing material (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cut the Shapes:
o Cut out 2 ovals from orange felt for the tiger’s head.
o Cut 2 small triangles for ears, 2 white circles for eyes, 1 small triangle for the nose, and 6 thin black strips for whiskers.
2. Assemble the Face:
o Glue the white circles onto one orange oval for eyes.
o Draw pupils with a black marker.
o Attach the nose, ears, and whiskers.
3. Stuff the Tiger:
o Place the second oval on top of the first one and glue the edges, leaving a small gap at the bottom.
o Add a bit of cotton stuffing for a puffed look.
4. Add the Keychain Ring:
o Attach the keychain ring to the gap at the bottom and glue or sew it in place.
5. Final Touches:
o Draw stripes or extra details with the black marker.
Republic Day 2025 Quiz
Questions:
1. Which year did India become a republic?
2. What is the official name of India’s national flag?
3. Who is the current President of India?
4. What is the name of India’s national animal?
5. Which dance form is often performed during Republic Day celebrations?
6. What is the venue for the Republic Day Parade?
7. What is the Indian national anthem called?
8. In which city does the Republic Day Parade take place?
9. What was India’s first national award, presented on Republic Day?
10. Who was the first Republic Day Chief Guest?
Answers:
1. 1950
2. Tricolour
3. Droupadi
4. Tiger
5. Bharatanatyam
6. Rajpath
7. JanaGanaMana
8. Delhi
9. Padma
10. Sukarno
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