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National Youth Day, January 12, India

DateSaturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:15PM

Today marks the anniversary of a very important teacher and philosopher in India, Swami Vivekananda. Recognizing the contributions contributions he made as well as continuing his work of bringing everyone together, breaking down the differences to separate people in society, the government of India declared this day to be National Youth Day.

The National Youth Festival is held during this week to bring people from all over India together. Getting people to learn about and enjoy the history and culture from though out the country.

Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Youth_Day_(India)

http://www.festivalsofindia.in//National_Youth_Day/index.aspx

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