Vuvuzela In or Out?
Throughout the Confederations Cup tournament there has been much debate about whether the Vuvuzela should stay for the World Cup or be banned. It has caused a lot of controversy between fa
ns and players as the buzzing noise is not only annoying at times but a huge distraction to the players; leaving it difficult for the players to hear the whistle of the referee and making it difficult for them to communicate for between one another.
The Vuvuzela has only come to the attention of the public now, despite it being around for over a two decades, in this year's Confederation Cup: a run-up to the 2010 World Cup. FIFA are considering banning the instrument for various reasons mentioned as well as it being used as a possible weapon for hooligans. It also causes huge problems for TV producers as they have to filter the sounds differently now so the audience can here the whistle on the TV too as well as the commentators.
The big questions remains; Should the Vuvuzela stay or go?
South Africans have argued that this instrument adds or if not creates the lively atmosphere seen in their stadiums. It is part of their culture and helps to real their teams on, just like the songs do for the teams in Europe, the drums in Brazil etc etc Why should South Africa have their soccer symbol taken away from them?
The African culture is one that is loud, crazy, chaotic and buzzing, it is one that is passionate about life. This is exactly what the Vuvuzela portrays when blown by the fans. It captures the whole meaning of African culture.
It would be wrong to take away the Vuvuzela from the people. After all no one wants to come in to a country and not witness a football festival without life and culture. Keep the Vuvuzela!!
ns and players as the buzzing noise is not only annoying at times but a huge distraction to the players; leaving it difficult for the players to hear the whistle of the referee and making it difficult for them to communicate for between one another. The Vuvuzela has only come to the attention of the public now, despite it being around for over a two decades, in this year's Confederation Cup: a run-up to the 2010 World Cup. FIFA are considering banning the instrument for various reasons mentioned as well as it being used as a possible weapon for hooligans. It also causes huge problems for TV producers as they have to filter the sounds differently now so the audience can here the whistle on the TV too as well as the commentators.
The big questions remains; Should the Vuvuzela stay or go?
South Africans have argued that this instrument adds or if not creates the lively atmosphere seen in their stadiums. It is part of their culture and helps to real their teams on, just like the songs do for the teams in Europe, the drums in Brazil etc etc Why should South Africa have their soccer symbol taken away from them?
The African culture is one that is loud, crazy, chaotic and buzzing, it is one that is passionate about life. This is exactly what the Vuvuzela portrays when blown by the fans. It captures the whole meaning of African culture.
It would be wrong to take away the Vuvuzela from the people. After all no one wants to come in to a country and not witness a football festival without life and culture. Keep the Vuvuzela!!
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