Sharm’s National Anthem
Have you ever thought; what if we had our own National anthem for Sharm? And if we did, what it would be like? Well, so have we…
Therefore, having asked several Sharmers who also thought it would be fun to come up with a national anthem, taking their comments and suggestions the “Sinai Weekly” team have come up with one.
Well, here is how it goes:
“When you first set foot in Sharm,
You’ll be taken aback by its charm,
Many hotels are all about
Over 200 without a doubt
We welcome you with cheers
And offer you many beers
Ahlan, bonjour, ciao and hi,
In so many languages, oh my,
Our high mountains, sea and pools
Would change the minds of all the fools
Our honor, generosity and attitude
Can always manage to lift your mood
The sun so bright and warm
Spreads joy and laughter in any form
The sky so clear and blue
Allows for so much more to do
With excursions, trips and tours
All along the gleaming shores
Or deep in the desert wadis
(As Sharm is full of these)
With quad bike rides and Bedouin dinners
For professionals or even beginners
At night the seamless atmosphere
Can be enjoyed at any time of year
Whereas, by day we love to shop
Gossip and talk till we drop
On Hadabah, IL Mercato or Naama Bay
Where vendors always have a lot to say
But now no more will you hear
“Come into my shop, my dear”
Also known as the city of peace
Where all violence will cease
Its significant meaningful history
Some of which is still a mystery
But, to end each day with sunset scenes
What could be better, by all means?
We love Sharm, we love Sharm
So calm in, all its charm
We love Sharm, we love Sharm.
Now, see if you can think of the first tune that comes to your head when you read this anthem, then please let us know by e-mailing editor@sinaiweekly.com
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