National Anthem Ordinance
Part 2
Playing and Singing of National Anthem
3. Standard for playing and singing
The national anthem must be played and sung in a way that is in keeping with its dignity.
4. Etiquette for playing and singing
(1) This section applies in relation to an occasion on which the national anthem is played and sung.
(2) While the national anthem is being played and sung, the etiquette to be followed by the persons who take part in or attend the occasion is—
- (a) to stand solemnly and deport themselves with dignity; and
- (b) to not behave in a way disrespectful to the national anthem.
5. Occasions on which national anthem must be played and sung
(1) On each occasion set out in Schedule 3, the national anthem must be played and sung.
(2) The Chief Executive in Council may, by notice published in the Gazette, amend Schedule 3.
(3) In this section, a reference to the national anthem being played and sung is a reference to the national anthem being played on musical instruments in accordance with the standard score, or an official recording of the national anthem being played, for the singing of the national anthem.
(4) In this section—
