Sunday 13 September 2015

British Values- The Proms


This banner was displayed during the last night of the proms concert in the Royal Albert Hall, September 12th 2015. Earlier in the day there was a demonstration in central London in support of refugees.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/13/refugees-welcome-banner-steals-show-last-night-proms-royal-albert-hall?CMP=twt_gu
Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

-What does the Last Night Of The Proms celebrate?
-Why are people waving union jacks?
- What famous songs are sung at the event?
- Everyone in the picture is smiling and looking happy; why do you think this is?
- What is the sign about?
- Why do you think the people in the picture displayed their sign? What did they want to achieve?
- The banner was on display throughout the evening. Why didn't anyone take down the banner? What does this say about the people in the Royal Albert Hall that night?

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