Long.
As in 'Lama'. Or, long time. Don't get funny ideas people. XD
Well, it's been long since i updated this thing. But what am I gonna post today? Hmm....Well, the other day, i was digging around my old files and guess what i found? an essay. yup. An ESSAY. I'm gonna post that essay. Well, what so cun about the essay? I'll tell you. It won the Patriotic Month Essay Writing Competition held by our school last year, that's what. So, it basically stumped every other Form 3 who wrote the essay. [EVERYone had to participate in the competition]. Sorry if I sound ass-holic. But I've got bragging rights.....right? right? right?........Bleh. Well, to tell you the truth, I didn't want to write the essay actually. So, it must've been sheer luck I won the freaking thing. Well, Here's the essay. Tell me whatcha think.
Well, it's been long since i updated this thing. But what am I gonna post today? Hmm....Well, the other day, i was digging around my old files and guess what i found? an essay. yup. An ESSAY. I'm gonna post that essay. Well, what so cun about the essay? I'll tell you. It won the Patriotic Month Essay Writing Competition held by our school last year, that's what. So, it basically stumped every other Form 3 who wrote the essay. [EVERYone had to participate in the competition]. Sorry if I sound ass-holic. But I've got bragging rights.....right? right? right?........Bleh. Well, to tell you the truth, I didn't want to write the essay actually. So, it must've been sheer luck I won the freaking thing. Well, Here's the essay. Tell me whatcha think.
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Singing the National Anthem is Patriotism
The national anthem, a song. A song created by one, to signify one’s country. A song unique to one country alone. A song that belongs to no one else but one country. So, why is singing the national anthem an act of patriotism? I guess it simply explains itself.
The public nowadays, are oblivious to the meaning of the national anthem or just the simple meaning of singing the national anthem itself. The world has influenced a big portion of our country with all kinds of cultures, such as pop, hip-hop or whatever that comes to mind of the public as ‘trendy’. They remember the lyrics of their favourite songs by heart but fail miserably to memorize our short one stanza national anthem. It is quite a shame if you ask me.
So, it really is a big act of patriotism to remember the lyrics of the national anthem when nobody else gives a second thought about it. Logically, it does take a huge effort for a typical 30 year-old nowadays to remember the lyrics of our national anthem for sources for it is limited. They are busy people, the television does not play it regularly anymore and they do not sing it every Monday like us and so on. Therefore, one who manages to gracefully sing the national anthem spot-on should be recognized as committing a proud act of patriotism.
Not only that, singing the national anthem is patriotism because it is a sign of respect. In the eyes of the world, respect means a lot. It is an image projected for everyone to see. It does not only mean that we should show respect to other countries, we ourselves should show respect for our own country. Respecting our own country means showing respect to our own nation. If we do not deem respect for ourselves, no one would even care about respecting us.
Furthermore, just take some time and try to fully understand the lyrics of our national anthem. If you just do, you will realise, it tells about the homeland of Malaysians, where we were born, how the people shall stand united and prosper from it and how the king shall rule in peace. The lyrics themselves are already that meaningful. Thus, making singing the song itself much more patriotic than it seems.
In conclusion, the national anthem should never be treated as a folly. It shall be treated with utmost respect, no more, no less. That is why, singing the anthem is no shame, no joke or whatever negativity it is cracked up to be. It is an act of patriotism, a proud act, an act that makes us all proud to be Malaysians.
Singing the National Anthem is Patriotism
The national anthem, a song. A song created by one, to signify one’s country. A song unique to one country alone. A song that belongs to no one else but one country. So, why is singing the national anthem an act of patriotism? I guess it simply explains itself.
The public nowadays, are oblivious to the meaning of the national anthem or just the simple meaning of singing the national anthem itself. The world has influenced a big portion of our country with all kinds of cultures, such as pop, hip-hop or whatever that comes to mind of the public as ‘trendy’. They remember the lyrics of their favourite songs by heart but fail miserably to memorize our short one stanza national anthem. It is quite a shame if you ask me.
So, it really is a big act of patriotism to remember the lyrics of the national anthem when nobody else gives a second thought about it. Logically, it does take a huge effort for a typical 30 year-old nowadays to remember the lyrics of our national anthem for sources for it is limited. They are busy people, the television does not play it regularly anymore and they do not sing it every Monday like us and so on. Therefore, one who manages to gracefully sing the national anthem spot-on should be recognized as committing a proud act of patriotism.
Not only that, singing the national anthem is patriotism because it is a sign of respect. In the eyes of the world, respect means a lot. It is an image projected for everyone to see. It does not only mean that we should show respect to other countries, we ourselves should show respect for our own country. Respecting our own country means showing respect to our own nation. If we do not deem respect for ourselves, no one would even care about respecting us.
Furthermore, just take some time and try to fully understand the lyrics of our national anthem. If you just do, you will realise, it tells about the homeland of Malaysians, where we were born, how the people shall stand united and prosper from it and how the king shall rule in peace. The lyrics themselves are already that meaningful. Thus, making singing the song itself much more patriotic than it seems.
In conclusion, the national anthem should never be treated as a folly. It shall be treated with utmost respect, no more, no less. That is why, singing the anthem is no shame, no joke or whatever negativity it is cracked up to be. It is an act of patriotism, a proud act, an act that makes us all proud to be Malaysians.
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Ding dong. Habisss. Lol. Malaysia Boleh!! -_-;
Hah, so, you think I deserve to win? =P Well, the school people think so at least. Hee. I've got the certificate to prove it!
Oh yeah, by the way, exam's coming. gotta STUDDDDDYYYYYYY. T_T
well, ciao first. See ya'll AFTER exams!! Till then,
Joe>>>>>>>>>>OUT.
posted by Joe @ 11:21 AM
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