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It’s up to you. If you want to applaud, applaud. If you’re not up for it, let go. The truth is that there is no norm or rule that prohibits applause after the anthem has been played. Everything that the legislation provides for on the subject is written in Law 5 700 of September 1, 1971. It brings a very generic recommendation, instructing that the presentation of the country’s symbols – the flag, the national weapons and the anthem – requires » respectful attitude” of citizens. “Applause is a public manifestation, it is not a lack of education. Therefore, there is nothing to prevent the public from applauding the performance of the anthem”, says lawyer Orlando Celso Timponi, advisor and general protocol coordinator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
What is not good manners, points out the expert, is mocking the anthem – then, yes, the attitude falls into disrespect. This story that you can’t applaud the anthem gained strength in schools. Throw the first stone at the flag who never had a boring teacher who fought with anyone who clapped after the anthem (and we usually clapped just to make it hell…). Today, only the most traditional ones find it impolite to applaud the anthem – even then, only in the most formal ceremonies, such as before the delivery of diplomas at a graduation, for example. But, in most public meetings, such as concerts, rallies and soccer games, the public tends to get excited after the “beloved homeland, Brazil”. You can clap your hands that it’s released!