People stand for the national anthem primarily to show respect and honor for those who have sacrificed for the country's freedom, to celebrate the unity and democratic values of the nation, and to affirm pride in the country and its principles of justice and liberty. Standing for the anthem is a tribute to fallen soldiers, a symbol of national unity despite differences, recognition of an elected leadership rather than monarchy, and a salute to the ideals of justice and perseverance the nation stands for.
