"Shut your mouths, that song is banned" was an order from a Greek commanding officer after a group of what appear to be elite scuba diving soldiers sang 'glorious Macedonia' while marching in the city of Pazar. At first the soldiers were warned with a loud whistle, but since they continued singing the commanding officer ran up to them and forced them to stop. The soldiers were instructed to sing a song in which the 'greekness' of Macedonia is celebrated by thieir group leader who appeared very angry when a higher ranking Army officer prevented them. The group leader went as far as to complain to Greece's Minister of Defense who confirmed that there was indeed a directive by the highest ranks in the Army banning the song. What is it that the soldiers sang?
"Macedonia, land of Alexander. You got rid of the tyrants (referring to the Macedonians), and now you are free. You were and you remain Greek. Greeks were and are proud, Macedonians can not live oppressed. Even if they lose everything, freedom will remain. Macedonians play, be happy." This is part of the song "Glorious Macedonia". Not necessarily a masterpiece or a catchy song, unfortunately Greece at this time can only afford the services of Steve Gaga, the little known brother of Lady Gaga. //Meri Sazdovska
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