China’s 1.3 billion citizens may soon find it much harder to belt out their national anthem at will. A series of rules proposed by the government will set strict limits on when, where and how the anthem of the People’s Republic since 1949, can be performed. The anthem is not allowed to be played or sung at private weddings and funerals, dancing parties, commercial events, or any other setting with “an inappropriate atmosphere.” When singing the anthem, people should dress appropriately, stand still and be full of energy, according to the government.
China decrees new rules when singing national anthem
