MUMBAI: It is time to celebrate the spirit of freedom in the form of the 62nd Independence Day and NINE FM, Siliguri and Gangtok is all geared up to spread the word of freedom, love and friendship among the people of both North Bengal and Sikkim.
The morning of 15th August 2009 will begin with the traditional National Anthem and this will act as a harbinger to the various events and activities lined up for the day. NINE FM will be a part of the Independence Day celebrations in various schools and colleges in Siliguri, where NINE will be interacting live with the people there and taking their wishes.
Nine FM, Siliguri is giving the people of Siliguri the freedom of expression of their love for the nation through the â€?Freedom Wall’ being put up at one of the largest malls of the city. People will be invited to write messages and slogans on the wall and the best message/slogan will win exciting prizes.
Nine FM, Gangtok is celebrating the day with great pomp and show at Paljor Namgyal Indoor Stadium. Regular updates of all events will be aired live from the venue
Along with celebration of Independence Day, people have yet another reason to celebrate in the form of the on-air slogan writing contest I am Proud to be an Indian…, running in both the stations, which will entitle listeners a chance to win loads of exciting prizes.
Nine FM has also organized a bike rally in association with Xkmph, a biker’s association of Siliguri to signify overcoming of all social, cultural, political, communal barriers to promote unity and brotherhood. The rally of more than 50 riders will carry the flag of Nine FM and go around the entire city.