The Swiss are ditching their National Anthem

‘I love to sing, but Natarah’s ears start to bleed when I sing, but what I can say is that the Swiss have been a lot more gracious…’ – Darren 

And interestingly, The Swiss are currently running a competition for a new national anthem!

More than 200 Swiss songwriters have entered a public competition to come up with a new, more rousing national anthem, according to organizers who want to ditch a traditional song that many view as far too solemn.

The contest, organised by the Swiss Society for Public Good, aims to replace The Swiss Psalm composed by Alberich Zwyssig, a Swiss monk, in 1841, which critics say is too hymn-like and at odds with modern-day Switzerland.

Take a listen to their current National Anthem and share what you think of it:

Do you think they should #KeepIt or #DitchIt 

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