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Taiwan Anthem played for Chinese as thanks from Grenada |
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While
it was a significant occasion it was also an embarrassing one for the
Government of Grenada as the Chinese handed over the keys to the new
National Stadium.
At the beginning of the proceedings the national anthem of the Republic of
China on Taiwan was rendered by the Royal Grenada Police Force Band instead
of that of the People’s Republic of China.
In an effort to redeem the situation, the correct anthem was played at the
end of the proceedings.
While not much was said as to how the mix up took place, Prime Minister Dr
Keith Mitchell said his administration will not go silent on it.
Apologising to the Chinese delegation, Mitchell said the incident affected
the happiness of the moment and a full investigation will be carried out
into the matter.
“On behalf of the government and people of this happy country, a country
that recognise the warmth of its friends and respects its friends, I deeply
apologise to the Chinese ambassador and the entire Chinese people and the
delegation.”
The prime minister also made a special call to the opposition to support
every measure to be taken by the government to demonstrate respect for its
friends.
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Paradise Inn Carriacou 
Grenada 
