We observed our 73^rd Republic Day on January 26,  2022. It was a very special day for me as I was part of the organizing team to conduct activities. After doing the needed arrangements and decorations we were ready to hoist the flag.  Prime minister and deputy of Snehagram led the assembly. Ms. Reni had the honor to hoist the flag and we paid our respect to the day by saluting the flag and singing National Anthem.  We learned more about the day with activities that followed. I loved watching the live parade show on television. In the evening we had matches conducted for juniors. The seniors had a volleyball match and it was a pretty good feeling as I was part of the winning team. The experience that comes from being a member of an organizing team is a huge learning curve.