Brazilian Flag Anthem

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, and the music composed by Francisco Braga. The anthem was presented for the first time on 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).

Contents

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 varonil, (*)
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)

(*) Pessoas com idade igual ou menor que 20 anos cantam "em nosso peito juvenil".

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 manly chest, (*)
Dear symbol of the land,
Of the beloved land of Brazil!
2
In thy beauteous bosom portrays
This sky of purest blue,
The unmatched greenness of these forests,
And the splendor of the Southern Cross.
(Chorus)
3
Beholding thy sacred shadow,
We understand our duty,
And Brazil loved by its sons,
Powerful and happy shall be!
(Chorus)
4
Over the immense Brazilian Nation,
In times of happiness or grief,
Hover always, o sacred flag,
Pavilion of justice and love!
(Chorus)

(*) People with 20 or less years of age sing here "In our youthful chest"

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