A national anthem is arguably one of the most important aspects of a country’s independent status and it is the umbrella under which the country can rally and be proud. Anthems often speak of very similar things. One of the most prevalent themes among the world’s national anthems is the theme of war. This also encompasses the struggles of revolution and rebellion. These anthems often do nothing more than retell an account of a battle in which men succeeded against all odds to emerge victorious against an oppressive evil. When this story is told over and over again, it reminds people of how their nation came to be and how they should be proud to be who they are. Having said this, national anthems have truly only one purpose, to instil patriotism and nationalism in citizens during a time of need. This time of need can range anywhere from a sporting event, to a need for national mobilization, to a call for war.
Yet, to understand how a short song can bring a whole country together, it is necessary to understand the anthems themselves and how they came to be. For this purpose, students of Amrita Vidyalayam, Pathanamthitta conducted an event with the title “LIBERATION OF NATION ANTHEM”. Everyone knows what our National Anthem is and who wrote it; but some of us don’t know the importance of it. Students used a lot of placards and other aids to illustrate the meaning in an effective manner so that everyone could understand it easily. They also used our national flag to demonstrate its importance. Students from UKG, and classes V, VI, and X, actively participated in the event to make the programme a wonderful one.
