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Hong Kong students should sing national anthem ‘with emotion’ on return to school: minister
Education chief Christine Choi issues reminder before first day of academic term, with flag-raising ceremonies expected at schools
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Students in Hong Kong should sing the national anthem “with emotion” when schools carry out flag-raising ceremonies on the first day of the academic term on Monday, the education chief has said.
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Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin issued the reminder on Sunday, noting some students might be confused about whether they had to sing during the ceremonies.
“On some occasions, we call it ‘playing the national anthem’. On others, we call it ‘playing and singing that national anthem’,” Choi told a radio show.
“Sometimes, students may be unaware of the occasion. Students sing in a low voice and are unsure whether they should sing it or not.
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“After a reminder, everyone knows they should sing the national anthem solemnly and with emotion during the ceremony.”
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