Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
No weddings, no
funerals: China decrees new rules when singing national anthem
"March of the
Volunteers" is China’s national anthem. It starts with “Arise! All those
who refuse to be slaves!” Naturally, it doesn’t sound appropriate to be sung at
funerals because no one wants the dead to open the casket to arise. Does it
sound inappropriate for wedding or commercial events?
Chinese
government, or the ruling party, seems to want the march sung more appropriately.
No alteration to the melody, lyrics or musical arrangement is allowed. No
interruptions should be made while it’s being sung. Singers should dress
appropriately, stand still and be full of energy, according to the government.
This could mean people who are sick in bed or on a wheelchair shouldn’t sing
their anthem.
What is their
intention? Enjoy reading and learning about this latest decree by Chinese
government.
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