Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: While the TV was small and the speakers wimpy , during the Chinese national anthem , our entire pub stood up , hushed anyone still chattering , and respectfully remained quiet throughout the entire song . The nationalism in the air here is pungent . So far , I ' ve had the good fortune of attending two of the swimming sessions . Traveling to the Olympic Green was relatively easy using the subway , and once I arrived , it did n't disappoint .

Answer:

There is a national item playing .



Why is the narrator expressing such reverence while in the club ?