Brazilian Flag Anthem
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The Brazilian Flag Anthem, or Hino à Bandeira Nacional, is a National Anthem dedicated to the country's flag.
The lyrics were written by poet Olavo Bilac (being the only Brazilian anthem written by a poet rather than a politician), and the music composed by Francisco Braga. The anthem was presented by the first time in November 9, 1906 and was intended to be a replacement for the National Anthem.
The Flag Anthem (as all other patriotic anthems and hymns) was highly praised in the past, especially during the 1964-1985 dictatorship but has lately lost some of its appeal. It is still performed on November 19 (Flag Day).
Portuguese lyrics
- Salve lindo pendão da esperança!
- Salve símbolo augusto da paz!
- Tua nobre presença à lembrança
- A grandeza da Pátria nos traz.
- Recebe o afeto que se encerra
- em nosso peito juvenil,
- Querido símbolo da terra,
- Da amada terra do Brasil!
- Em teu seio formoso retratas
- Este céu de puríssimo azul,
- A verdura sem par destas matas,
- E o esplendor do Cruzeiro do Sul.
- Recebe o afeto que se encerra
- Em nosso peito juvenil,
- Querido símbolo da terra,
- Da amada terra do Brasil!
- Contemplando o teu vulto sagrado,
- Compreendemos o nosso dever,
- E o Brasil por seus filhos amado,
- poderoso e feliz há de ser!
- Recebe o afeto que se encerra
- Em nosso peito juvenil,
- Querido símbolo da terra,
- Da amada terra do Brasil!
- Sobre a imensa Nação Brasileira,
- Nos momentos de festa ou de dor,
- Paira sempre sagrada bandeira
- Pavilhão da justiça e do amor!
- Recebe o afeto que se encerra
- Em nosso peito juvenil,
- Querido símbolo da terra,
- Da amada terra do Brasil!
English translation
- Hail, precious pendant of hope!
- Hail, august symbol of peace!
- Thy noble presence to our minds
- The greatness of our motherland does bring.
- Take the affection enclosed
- in our youthful breasts,
- Dear symbol of the land,
- Of the beloved land of Brazil!
- In thy beauteous bosom potraits
- This sky of purest blue,
- The impaired greeness of these forests,
- And the splendor of the Southern Cross.
- Take the affection enclosed
- in our youthful breasts,
- Dear symbol of the land,
- Of the beloved land of Brazil!
- Beholding thy sacred shadow,
- We understand our duty,
- And Brazil by its sons beloved,
- powerful and happy shall be!
- Take the affection enclosed
- in our youthful breasts,
- Dear symbol of the land,
- Of the beloved land of Brazil!
- Over the great Brazilian Nation,
- In times of happiness or grief,
- Hovers always sacred flag,
- Banner of justice and love!
- Take the affection enclosed
- in our youthful breasts,
- Dear symbol of the land,
- Of the beloved land of Brazil!
