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By Ridhima Pahuja (MYP 5) The 76th Independence Day Celebration
with Dance, Music, and a Freedom Run!
On August 7, 2022, DPSI celebrated our 76th
Independence Day, commemorating it with
a one-off marathon event, dubbed “The
DPSI Freedom Run”, where runners from
vastly different backgrounds could come
together and participate in the marathon
in celebration of the nation’s history.
DPSI was honored to host the renowned
model and athlete, Milind Soman, who
inaugurated the event and ran alongside
students, parents, and teachers alike. In the
early hours of the day, the runners began
the 10 km marathon, which encircled the Paying Tribute to the nation on India’s &
entirety of the Nirvana Country in Gurgaon. Korea’s Independence Day

On August 12, 2022, DPSI held a special The day was a culmination of a display
assembly for MYP students to celebrate the of the talent in our student body with the
Independence Day of India and Korea. It was rich culture of India and Korea.
a spectacular event where students from
MYP and DP came together to participate It was an event to remember; a wonderful
and give their best performances to way to mark the Independence Days of two
honour our nation. great nations, the struggles they faced on
their journeys, and where they have reached
today, with the support, perseverance and
optimism of their people.

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