Tiến Quân Ca

Tiến Quân Ca

English: Song of Advancing Soldiers
National anthem of  Vietnam
Lyrics	Văn Cao, 1944
Music	Văn Cao, 1944
Adopted	1945 (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) 1976 (Socialist Republic of Vietnam)
Music sample
Tiến Quân Ca (instrumental)

The "Song of Advancing Soldiers" (Vietnamese: Tiến Quân Ca, pronounced [tjə̌n kwən kaː]) is the national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

History

The "Song of Advancing Soldiers" was written and composed by Văn Cao (1923-1995) in 1944, and was adopted as the national anthem of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. It became the national anthem of the unified Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1976, after the end of the Vietnam War.

Usage

Although the "Song of Advancing Soldiers" consists of two verses, only the first is used as the official anthem within Vietnam.

Lyrics

Vietnamese (Quốc Ngữ)	Translation
First verse
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi Chung lòng cứu quốc Bước chân dồn vang trên đường gập ghềnh xa Cờ in máu chiến thắng mang hồn nước, Súng ngoài xa chen khúc quân hành ca. Đường vinh quang xây xác quân thù, Thắng gian lao cùng nhau lập chiến khu. Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng, Tiến mau ra sa trường, Tiến lên, cùng tiến lên. Nước non Việt Nam ta vững bền.	Armies of Vietnam, forward! With one single determination to save our Motherland, Our hurried steps resound on the long and arduous road. Our flag, red with the blood of victory, bears the spirit of the country. The distant rumbling of the guns mingles with our marching song. The path to glory is built by the bodies of our foes. Overcoming all hardships, together we build our resistance bases. Ceaselessly for the People's cause let us struggle, Let us hasten to the battlefield! Onward! All together advancing! For one eternal Vietnam.
Second verse
Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi Sao vàng phấp phới Dắt giống nòi quê hương qua nơi lầm than Cùng chung sức phấn đấu xây đời mới, Đứng đều lên gông xích ta đập tan. Từ bao lâu ta nuốt căm hờn, Quyết hy sinh đời ta tươi thắm hơn. Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng, Tiến mau ra sa trường, Tiến lên, cùng tiến lên. Nước non Việt Nam ta vững bền.	Soldiers of Vietnam, forward! The gold star afluttering Leading the people of our native land out of misery and suffering. Let us join our efforts in the fight to build a new life. Arise and break these chains. For too long have we swallowed our hatred. Be ready for all sacrifices and life will be radiant. Ceaselessly for the People's cause, let us struggle, Let us hasten to the battlefield! Onward! All together advancing! For one eternal Vietnam.

External links

• Tap Chi Xay Dung Dang, 08/1999 - Both a vocal and an instrumental version of the Anthem is available at the website for "Tap Chi Xay Dung Dang", the Constructive Magazine of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
• mp3 audio of national anthem