Touching Moment: Indian student raises national flag at graduation abroad, internet response
PTC News Desk: A sense of nostalgia for one's homeland often embraces those who are studying and living in foreign lands. Amidst the unfamiliarity, the longing for the comforts of home, the welcoming streets, familiar smiles, and the assurance that nothing could go amiss can be strong. Those away from home also carry their national identity with pride, a sentiment powerfully illustrated by a student who took the stage during his convocation ceremony to unfurl the Indian national flag.
The heartwarming video of this poignant moment was shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by Indian Administrative Officer Awanish Sharan. The video portrays a student donned in traditional attire – a kurta and dhoti, layered with his graduation robe – walking gracefully across the stage.
He got a degree and won millions heart.❤️ pic.twitter.com/sX25GC9pZI — Awanish Sharan ???????? (@AwanishSharan) August 11, 2023
With folded hands, he greets the dignitaries seated onstage in a gesture of 'namaste'. As he approaches to receive his degree, he pulls out the tri-colour flag from his pocket and unfurls it before the audience. Brimming with pride, he collects his degree and departs the stage, a smile playing on his lips while the audience responds with cheers and applause.
The video's caption aptly captures the sentiment: "He got a degree and won millions' hearts," accompanied by a red heart emoji. Since its upload, the post has garnered a remarkable 740,000 views and 34,000 likes. The precise location of the ceremony remains undisclosed.
Users across the internet responded warmly:
"Salute to this young man," lauded one user.
"A dream of every parent: that their child makes not only them but the entire country proud. Goosebumps," added another.
"I aspire to do this one day," a third person expressed.
"This is truly spectacular!" commented a fourth individual.
"His expression of contentment is priceless. Well done, boy!!!" commended a user.
"Jai Hind," declared another.
Another user reflected, "For some reason, this reminded me of Swami Vivekananda's speech in Chicago."
In this heartfelt act, the student not only celebrated his academic achievement but also encapsulated the deep bond between individuals and their homeland, a sentiment that transcends borders and resonates with people across the world.
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- With inputs from agencies
