The flags will unfurl, the crowds will cheer, the bands will play, an explosion of red, green, black and white balloons will fill the air. Children will dance and sing joyously, and the sound of festive firecrackers will be heard above the merry laughter of the singing, dancing, ululating, jubilant crowds rushing into the streets after blessings and prayers.
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