G’day!

It is a long journey to obtain a different nationality! This is something I know about personally and it’s not without considerable effort and challenge.

This milestone event can often be quite lonely for the new citizen, far from their complete immediate family though surrounded by immense goodwill and love. Swearing allegiance to a newly chosen culture evokes mixed emotions to even the most resolute individuals.

After the official Government ‘Swearing of the Oath of Citizenship’ group service is over, many new citizens wish to celebrate with their own family, their circle of new friends or their colleagues.

In some instances, the new citizen is uncomfortable making a speech about themselves in public and they would rather an unbiased speaker address their supporters and guests on their behalf. This occasion often calls for a portion of the ceremony to be presented in a foreign language, for respect of the true significance this event carries.

If the respective language is not one that I’m familiar with, perhaps there is a bi-lingual friend or relative who would willingly contribute. I am also happy to organise for a bi-lingual interpreter to participate in this ceremony.