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Citizneship ceremony
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:34 am
by Jellybean123
Can anyone please tell me what to expect at my ceremony? What was your experience? What's the dress code, etc....
Re: Citizneship ceremony
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:06 am
by Gyfrinachgar
Jellybean123 wrote:Can anyone please tell me what to expect at my ceremony? What was your experience? What's the dress code, etc....
The whole thing is pretty straightforward, but there are some minor differences between the councils. Give them a call beforehand if you ewant to be sure about the exact procedure.
When you arrive, your details will be verified, then the ceremony begins. Usually, there will first be a few speeches by important figures (local councillors/MP, the mayor, sometimes previous participants,...) then you will ask to say (usually repeat after a speaker) the oath or the affirmation of allegiance (whichever you prefer). Then everyone takes the pledge (see
here for more information on all three). Depending on the council, you receive a few gifts (and maybe more speeches) and then quickly move on to the drinks - finally!
Technically, you can dress everyway you like. While most people seem to dress semi-formal (which I would very much recommend), neither blue jeans/t-shirt nor three-piece suit are unheard off.
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:55 am
by kel
since i will be going to work after, i will be going in my work attire (not a suit but maybe a tailored trouser and a shirt with cardigan and pumps or boots depending on the weather). i hope i will fit in.
Re: ceremony
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 11:26 am
by Jellybean123
I was thinking of taking the day off work. Im thinking of going in chinos, shirt and pumps wonder if that's casual and formal enough?
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:24 pm
by gidoc
Treat it as a normal day out
Re: Citizneship ceremony
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:32 pm
by Gyfrinachgar
Gyfrinachgar wrote:Technically, you can dress everyway you like. While most people seem to dress semi-formal (which I would very much recommend), neither blue jeans/t-shirt nor three-piece suit are unheard off.
Just came across
this photo-stream and thought you might find it interesting and helpful, as it shows a couple of pictures from an actual ceremony. If you use an according
Google picture search for it, you get even more pictures. As you can see, there are all kinds of dresses, most of them semi-formal, some in traditional local costumes, some very casual. Pick something you feel comfortable in.