I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it’s marked by the blood of those who died defending it. Standing for the National Anthem is a small way for people to pay their respects to those who have served or lost their lives for our freedoms. There have been many that have sided with those who have...
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The Australian education system is still lacking in embedding Indigenous perspectives into the school curriculums. Despite various amendments to both the Australian curriculum standards and New South Wales Education Standards (NESA), there are still beliefs and perspectives to be reformed about Indigenous history. The current curriculum sets out a framework for schools and education providers, but recently many debates and controversies surrounding the perspectives of Aboriginals within the Australian culture. Most noteworthy was the Australian Day protests and petitions to...
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As time goes on, the Star Spangled Banner continues to define the United States and encourage the nation as a whole, as it depicts the power and capabilities of the country. In a tribute to Louisiana and Hurricane Katrina survivors, Aretha Franklin shares the verses of the anthem with Aaron Neville, while his fellow New Orleans native, Dr. John, creates a jazz piano rhythm to the song during the 2006 Super Bowl XL. Through a jazz and gospel tune and...
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The original national anthem, forged through the perilous moments of the War of 1812, has a lasting impact on the patriotism and core beliefs of U.S. citizens. Today, the Star-Spangled Banner represents more than achieved independence, but additionally constitutes a national symbol for the country. The Houston Symphony Orchestra 2014 performance of the Star-Spangled Banner employs a variety of fermatas, crescendos, instrumentation, and supplementary alterations in music style in order to convey their central message of Americaâs strength, pride, unity,...
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We are one and we are many. A famous Australian verse, sentence and lyric that Australians live by. The past couple of years Australia has been going through a tough time considering the national anthem. Many say the national anthem is racist and should be changed, and I for one agree with that statement. Hours upon hours of research I have finally come to the conclusion that the Australian national anthem is, well, racist. Written in 1879, Australiaâs national anthem...
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Iâd like to discuss the background of the two national anthems of my mother country – Vietnam and Australia. It also involves the comparison and my point of views between these two national anthems. First of all, I would like to discuss the Australian national anthem: âAdvance Australia Fairâ. The words and music to this song were written in 1878 by Peter Dodds McCormick, a Scotsman who emigrated to New South Wales in the 1850s. For a brief history, Australia...
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Standing for the flag of our country displays pride and patriotism. For Colin Kaepernick, standing for the flag is unjust for a country that oppresses people of color. ââŚTo me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.â which Kaepernick stated. (Wyche) This statement leads to the beginning of a movement throughout the sports...
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The most common form of pride seen across the globe is national pride, patriotism for oneâs motherland. Patriotism is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a home and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings relating to one’s home, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. âThe Maple Leaf Foreverâ made a great reemergence to honor the 150th anniversary of Canada. The song was...
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In this essay, âFlower of Scotlandâ, âLand of Hope and Gloryâ, âA Soldierâs Songâ and âLand of my Fathersâ anthems will be object of comparison and analysis. After a deep reflection, will be decided which anthem is more adequate to be a national anthem. âFlower of Scotlandâ was written by Roy Williamson in honor of the Bannockburn Battle in 1314. This battle occurred in the first stage of the Wars of Scottish Independence, during the 13th and 14th centuries. Against...
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The warmth of our culture invigorates my soul as I stand amongst strangers in the spirit of Ubuntu. We sing each verse of diversity with pride, and no prejudice. There are millions of voices, yet it is only heard as one. Although I am overwhelmed with pride, images of our challenging past stampede frenetically through my mind, reminding me of how far we have come. Our national anthem was awarded best national anthem in 2017 by The Economist due to...
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Introduction Protests in professional sports has been occurring for decades and had started with professional athletes using their platform to bring more attention towards the injustices going on towards Black people. Protests from professional athletes range from Jesse Owens protesting in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, to Tommie Smith and John Carlos protesting in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, to Colin Kaepernick protesting against the National Anthem in 2016. Due to the Kaepernick protest, other professional athletes had come out...
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A national anthem is arguably the greatest work of music a country can produce. Itâs a true reflection of the nationâs culture, their people and their traditions. It ignites a fire within the hearts of the indigenous people, motivating them to fight wars, play football matches, and recollect the struggles the forefathers went through to build a nation from the ground up. In this article, we share our pick of the 10 most beautiful national anthems from around the world:...
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Summary of Australiaâs current national anthem What is it about? The song is about the people to celebrate what Australia has to offer the bounty of our natures and being surrounded by sea and beautiful beaches, it also talks about welcoming all around the world and sharing what Australia as to offer. Whose perspectives are included/not included? The indigenous people and old people are being left out and not being acknowledged within the words of the anthem. Diverse nature of...
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In the beginning, many individuals wanted songs that were uplifting and powerful. NPR created a staff panel of musicians who would bring in songs and had an audience who contributed to making suggestions of songs. The panel gives most of the material in the NPR series. NPR started off in a period of 3 months of series of anthems. NPR Music’s American Anthem series focuses its attention on the songs that have become planted in American culture. They also show...
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Introduction Rabindranath Tagore would have never imagined that his composition would have become such a debatable issue. The contention behind Bharato Bhagyo Bidhata was to bring countrymen under one flag by putting aside their differences. The first stanza of Bharato Bhagyo Bidhatha is the national anthem of India. It has become the sixty-four thousand dollar question after the SC passed the order that it would be compulsory to stand in cinema halls for National Anthem as a gesture of respect....
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Any sovereign state has its own official symbols. This is the flag, the motto and the anthem. This article is devoted to the state symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its meaning is described and interpreted as meaning, as well as interesting historical facts related to it. Attention is also paid to the legislative framework that regulates the procedures for adopting and using national symbols. The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular piece of cloth. Its...
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Music is intrinsic to all human beings, it is an activity that we all engage in every day, whether it be music creation or consumption. On a personal level we use it to explore our emotions, construct our own self-image and reinforce our personal identities, developing our understanding of who we are and what our purpose is in life. On a larger scale we use music to ground ourselves in our cultural surroundings, thus being a tool used to unite...
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For decades, if not centuries, music has been apart of peopleâs life and culture. It has been a gateway for some to not only define their identity, but to honor it. Music can serve as a pass time that units one another with similar passions and interests, giving them a sense of belonging. It may also be used to pay homage to their land and heritage. Needless to say, music, regardless of itâs use or outlook, is a lifeline to...
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