Today, my younger
brother talked about the Vietnamese national anthem. While discussing it, I found the
difference between Japanese and Vietnamese anthem.
The
hidden meaning in the Japanese national anthem is "to live longer". I
find this theme very interesting because the government wants to emphasize
longer life during the time of imperialism.
In contrast, the
theme in the Vietnamese national anthem is quite obvious. The song starts with "Soldiers
of Vietnam. March Onward.". Which clearly indicates military strength of
Vietnam. Even though it refers to the country and its people as a whole,
military theme is definitely included in this anthem.
If you look for your
country's anthem, you may find the history of your country!
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