I’ll be very upfront from the outset: I don’t understand this. Is it disrespectful to sing the US anthem in Spanish before […]
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Nigerian national anthem changes (again)
We all think of national anthems as essential parts of our national identities that have been there⦠forever. But the Nigerian national […]
Chinese anthem law sparks protest in Hong Kong
The struggle between China and protesters in Hong Kong in 2020 took a new turn when thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans […]
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Most Canadians do not want to change national anthem
In a poll that does not surprise me in the least, some 65% of Canadians do not want to change the one […]
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Vietnam debates whether to change national anthem
An interesting debate is taking place in Vietnam: should the country adapt the lyrics of the Vietnamese national anthem? Deputies are asking […]
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South Africans encouraged to learn national anthem
If you’ve been around here before, you’re probably aware that I hate most national anthems. I’ll make an exception for South Africa’s […]