A stirring and patriotic song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaYsapDNrFw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHh8isGtB6w&feature=related
Lyrics and history
http://tankinlian.com/admin/file.aspx?id=585
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaYsapDNrFw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHh8isGtB6w&feature=related
Here is a version with spoken words
Lyrics and history
http://tankinlian.com/admin/file.aspx?id=585
A Few Forgotten "Men"
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Elizabeth Choy
Lim Bo Seng
We used to do English calligraphy in school using this text during Empire days for obvious reasons. Our young impressionable minds were brained-washed to die for King and country. I wonder if today’s students still practice calligraphy or reflect on the meaning of patriotism.
ReplyDeleteHere is a version with spoken words
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMNlnryrVtc