National Anthem at Championship

[Christopher149]

I don't remember if they do, but do (or should) they have national anthems from all the countries of teams participating? It IS the World Festival...

[Meredith Novak]

Originally Posted by Christopher149

I don't remember if they do, but do (or should) they have national anthems from all the countries of teams participating? It IS the World Festival...

They do not. It is simply impossible with 61 countries represented. There is always a gracious mention of the situation and welcome to all the attending countries.

[pwnageNick]

wow, I didn't know that. I'm actually suprised they even have the US anthem if they don't do the other ones.

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by pwnageNick

wow, I didn't know that. I'm actually suprised they even have the US anthem if they don't do the other ones.

Welcome to the USA!

It would be cool to have them all sung, last year at NCR the Brazilian anthem was sung for team 1772 which was a real treat!

[pwnageNick]

well, nevermind. I called to double check with FIRST, and they do already have plans for the National Anthem at St. Louis. I guess I just thought of the idea a little too late. Maybe next year

[MarcD79]

The Brazilian team, 383 sang their anthem at the Connecticut Regional last weekend. They always sing it. They might not be professional, but they do it proudly.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

And the Brazilian Anthem is a beautiful piece of music.