The British "Guardian" reported a very topical news on March 3**, and at the All Britain ** Awards ceremony held on the same day, the famous Australian female singer Kylie Minogue encountered a unique "diplomatic incident". At the invitation of the host, she was forced to participate in an Australian tradition called "shoey" – drinking with shoes. Despite Kylie's apparent hesitation, the move was eventually completed as requested by host Roman Kemp.
As a "most vulgar drinking tradition in Australia", Shoey's appearance at the awards ceremony attracted widespread attention and discussion. The Guardian notes that while Australians may invite some entertainers to experience the custom, it would be inappropriate to pressure Kelly on the international stage to cooperate, especially for a British presenter.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio Sydney the next day. He said Kelly had the right to decide whether she wanted to participate in such an event and assured that no ASEAN leader would ever be asked to "shoey" at the upcoming ASEAN-Australia special summit. Albanese emphasized that he himself was keety and clean, and that it was impossible to do such things as "shoey", and did not judge this custom.
The Guardian further traced the uncertainty of the origin of the "shoey", noting that although the tradition is often seen as Australian, it may not have originated in Australia, but rather resembled the ancient punitive ritual of drinking with boots in the German team. This incident not only brought "shoey" into the global spotlight, but also led to a deeper understanding of cultural respect and individual agency**.
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