My Family is Defined by Our Indian Patriotism, Bond, and Traditions

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I am Asian and more specifically, an Indian. India is a land of culture with every city, every state having a new experience to offer. However what binds us all together is our National Flag, the Tricolour. The flag is probably the biggest symbol, not just of our independence but of the lives of Indians. My family epitomises the true meaning of our flag.
The first colour, saffron, is a symbol of sacrifice and courage. Because of my father’s job I have had to change cities constantly. Every three or four years there was another transfer, another city, another school. A fresh start all over again. When we shifted from Delhi to Lucknow, I joined my new school in the middle of the school year. With half the year gone, I was seriously lagging behind in my studies and just covering up lost time was a big obstacle. In such a situation, my mother, who is an engineer, sacrificed her career and gave up her job, to be able to spend time with me at home. She did this to help me in my studies and to ensure that I got a very solid foundation academically. It is to that sacrifice to which I owe al...

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