Written by Before saying Good Bye to the Germans we attended one more American thing to do – a NBA game. We got tickets for the Memphis Grizzlies vs. our own Sacramento Kings. This basketball game was a first for all my visitors despite being in the US several times before.
So, after a day of outlet shopping we showed up at 7pm at the Golden One Arena – right on time for the singing of the US anthem. In Germany this is not being done before every sports game or public event. You will hear the German anthem before games of national teams or for some higher political events only. Needless to say all my visitors were impressed and I like that anthem procedure quiet well also. It creates a sense of unity with all the people attending the occasion.
I wish in Germany one would do that more often.
Anyway, the Kings lost unfortunately that night, but the game was super exciting. Fun night!