Cildania

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Parliament to Introduce New National Anthem
Illejla lin-Nazzjon
March 5677 (backdated)

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QART QILDAR — In a move to step away from the "old party" values, the parliament unanimously approved a resolution on its first plenary session this year, introducing a new national anthem. The resolution aimed to replace the old anthem "Arise O Cildania" with the historic patriotic song "Hail Cildania".

The switch served as a symbol formalizing a new political era in Cildania and reiterating a "renewed" national identity focused on unified growth rather than old-school factionalism brought by the old parties. "This is a step away from the past values of old parties, and we want to make sure the mistakes of the past shall never plague the minds of our children ever again," the main proponents highlighted before the voting. They also said that "Hail Cildania", which was the original anthem, resonates more deeply in the modern landscape as the old anthem was said to be "forced" into singing rather than being cherished and sang in unison.

"Hail Cildania" is widely considered a patriotic classic from the Cildanian Republic era. Thus, many have seen it as a little "ironic" given the nature of the song is republican, something that is not aligned with the country's constitutional monarchy system. However, the main proponents have said that the song is changeable depending on whichever system of government is in place in the country, since it encourages "a sense of unity and hope among the people". The general public is positive about the change, calling it a "break from the old parties", perfectly resonating with the main proponents of the national anthem change. It is a bold move, nevertheless, and it should be paired with clear national reforms.

In the resolution, the government announced a step-by-step rollout plan. The national anthem will be integrated into the morning routines of public offices and government buildings. It will then be routinely played in schools, and then played by the band in military ceremonies and public broadcasts. Upon the playing of the anthem, citizens are required to stand still and remain in silence as a sign of solidarity and unity in renewal. The lyrics, although not official and not required to be recited, are available in the national gazette.

[OOC: This is the link to the music of the national anthem (https://youtu.be/Li1tU--_zEY?t=10). I can only see the lyrics of it (https://particracy.fandom.com/wiki/Hail_Cildania) but I cannot find the music. That is why I just searched for music on my own, and I found that my place's university hymn might be fitting. It is giving a sense of hope.]