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Why do we need to respect our national anthem?
The national anthem is a song that reminds us that we live in a free country due to the fact that our soldiers fight to keep us safe. The song is mostly played before sporting events to respect and honor the ones who risked their lives so we can live ours in peace.
What happens if you don’t stand for the national anthem in India?
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 prescribes a punishment of up to 3 years of imprisonment or fine or both if a citizen violates the rules to honour the national flag or the national anthem.
Why is a flag important for a country?
Why do countries have flags? Flags a show that we belong to a community, organisation or nation and that we share beliefs, goals, rules and regulations. Flags are national symbols. Every country has got a specific flag as their national symbol.
Why do people refuse to stand for national anthem?
Refusal to stand during the national anthem became a widespread form of protest during World War I. In some cases, this was related to protest of conscription. Newspapers at the time associated the protests with support for socialism, Bolshevism, or communism.
Why is respecting the flag important?
For many, the American flag represents freedom, hope, individualism, and perseverance. The flag is used to honor different holidays and occasions. It’s used to remember those we have lost and honor those who serve our country. The American flag deserves our respect and honor.
What is the significance of a national flag?
To fly the national flag is a sign of pride and patriotism. It a positive affirmation of loyalty and commitment. It marks out a country that has confidence in itself, and is comfortable with its place in the world, its history and its future.
What is the importance of flag in our country?
Its design and colors symbolizes countries and identify their values, beliefs and history in different ways. Each flag represents its own country and nation all around the world and conveys specific messages. For instance, the American flag stands for freedom, liberty and civil rights.
How we should respect our country?
The flag and national Anthem are symbols/representations of the United States. Through the generations, it was taught/passed on that respecting/honoring them by standing, placing hand over heart, taking off hats and saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag were ways of showing patriotism to our country.