Brazilian Flag Anthem

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The Brazilian Flag Anthem, or Hino à Bandeira Nacional, is an hymn 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).

1 Portuguese lyrics
2 English translation
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Portuguese lyrics

1: Salve lindo pendão da esperança!
Salve símbolo augusto da paz!
Tua nobre presença à lembrança
A grandeza da Pátria nos traz.
Chorus: Recebe o afeto que se encerra
em nosso peito juvenil,
Querido símbolo da terra,
Da amada terra do Brasil!
2: Em teu seio formoso retratas
Este céu de puríssimo azul,
A verdura sem par destas matas,
E o esplendor do Cruzeiro do Sul.; (Chorus)
3: Contemplando o teu vulto sagrado,
Compreendemos o nosso dever,
E o Brasil por seus filhos amado,
poderoso e feliz há de ser!; (Chorus)
4: Sobre a imensa Nação Brasileira,
Nos momentos de festa ou de dor,
Paira sempre sagrada bandeira
Pavilhão da justiça e do amor!; (Chorus)

[edit] English translation

1: Hail, precious banner of hope!
Hail, august symbol of peace!
Thy noble presence to our minds
The greatness of our motherland does bring.
Chorus: Take the affection enclosed
in our youthful chest,
Dear symbol of the land,
Of the beloved land of Brazil!
2: In thy beauteous bosom portraits
This sky of purest blue,
The impaired greeness of these forests,
And the splendor of the Southern Cross.; (Chorus)
3: Beholding thy sacred shadow,
We understand our duty,
And Brazil by its sons beloved,
powerful and happy shall be!; (Chorus)
4: Over the great Brazilian Nation,
In times of happiness or grief,
Hover always sacred flag,
Banner of justice and love!; (Chorus)